2.12.2008

The Critically Endangered: Mekong Giant Catfish



Population: Estimated 96 fish remaining

Size: 10 ft in length and weighing up to 660 lbs

Habitat: Southeast Asia’s Mekong River

Diet: Herbivore

Threats: Overfishing and infrastructure development

Interesting Fact: The Mekong Giant Catfish is the largest freshwater fish in the world.

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