The Mekong giant catfish, which can grow up to three meters long and weigh 350kg, is one of the world's most endangered species. Dams planned for construction on the Mekong River would block the giant catfish's migration route, preventing it from reaching its spawning grounds and leading to the collapse of the wild population. Scientists warn that a large fish like the giant catfish would be unable to swim across large barriers like dams. Conservation groups are urging that the lower Mekong River remain dam-free to protect these giant fish species.
The Mekong giant catfish, which can grow up to three meters long and weigh 350kg, is one of the world's most endangered species. Dams planned for construction on the Mekong River would block the giant catfish's migration route, preventing it from reaching its spawning grounds and leading to the collapse of the wild population. Scientists warn that a large fish like the giant catfish would be unable to swim across large barriers like dams. Conservation groups are urging that the lower Mekong River remain dam-free to protect these giant fish species.
