Large Fish Thought to Have Disappeared Found in Mekong River — VOA Learning English
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Researchers say a large fish that was thought to have disappeared from Asia’s Mekong River has been seen in the waterway in recent years.
The fish is called a giant salmon carp. A recent study detailed the most recent sightings of the fish. The lead writer of that study said the fish was seen at least three times between 2020 and 2023.
The predatory fish can grow to more than one meter in length and has an identifiable yellow spot surrounding its large eyes.
The Mekong River is Southeast Asia’s longest river. It passes through China, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. About 60 million people depend on the river for food and survival. It is also an important environment for numerous…
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