River Monster Revival: Giant Fish Thought Extinct Spotted in Mekong River

The Elusive Mekong Giant Catfish

Conservation Efforts and Future Implications

In an astonishing turn of events, the Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas), presumed extinct, has been sighted in the Mekong River!

The Elusive Mekong Giant Catfish

Key facts:

1. Largest freshwater fish: up to 10 feet (3 meters) long

2. Weighs up to 660 pounds (300 kg)

3. Native to the Mekong River Basin

Conservation Efforts and Future Implications

The rediscovery:

1. Highlights conservation successes

2. Emphasizes need for continued protection

3. Sparks hope for other 'extinct' species