Once Feared Extinct, This Fish Reappears After 2 Decades
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The 'Mekong ghost' fish has resurfaced in Cambodia after nearly two decades without a trace
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The elusive giant salmon carp was spotted once again in Cambodian by a team of international scientists, reports say
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The unusual fish, a carp with a hooked jaw and salmon-shaped body, had not been documented since 2005
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An international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of three giant salmon carp caught between 2020 and 2023
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This marks a significant finding for a fish previously feared extinct
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According to reports, the rediscovery is a reason for hope, not just for this species but for the entire Mekong ecosystem
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Measuring up to 4 feet and weighing 30 kg, this critically endangered species is part of the "megafish" family
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The fish is native to the Mekong and remains shrouded in mystery, with fewer than 30 individuals recorded since its formal identification in 1991
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