Breaking news! The "Mekong ghost" fish, a giant salmon carp thought to be extinct since 2005, has been rediscovered in Cambodia. Scientists have confirmed the presence of three individuals caught between 2020 and 2023 in the Sesan River. This megafish can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh over 60 pounds. The Mekong basin is home to many endangered species, including giant catfish and freshwater stingrays. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this imperiled species.

Source: https://e360.yale.edu/digest/mekong-giant-salmon-carp-rediscovered