Pangasianodon gigas
Posted: 17 Nov 2004, 16:47
WWF and National Geographic Kick off study of the world’s largest freshwater fish
A groundbreaking scientific adventure to find the world’s largest freshwater fish starts today on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. Led by World Wildlife Fund science fellow Dr. Zeb Hogan, the project will explore rivers and lakes around the world for fish such as the Mekong giant catfish, which is listed by The Guinness Book of World Records as the Earth's largest freshwater fish. Some grow to 10 feet in length and more than 600 pounds. Scientists believe that larger species exist. Hogan will work with a network of more than 100 scientists in 17 countries to investigate these fish and find out why their numbers are declining.ÂÂ
“These are absolutely amazing animals. They are unique and beautiful but disappearing fast,â€Â
A groundbreaking scientific adventure to find the world’s largest freshwater fish starts today on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. Led by World Wildlife Fund science fellow Dr. Zeb Hogan, the project will explore rivers and lakes around the world for fish such as the Mekong giant catfish, which is listed by The Guinness Book of World Records as the Earth's largest freshwater fish. Some grow to 10 feet in length and more than 600 pounds. Scientists believe that larger species exist. Hogan will work with a network of more than 100 scientists in 17 countries to investigate these fish and find out why their numbers are declining.ÂÂ
“These are absolutely amazing animals. They are unique and beautiful but disappearing fast,â€Â