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Thailand · Nature & Wildlife · Hard
What is the name of the critically endangered large freshwater fish, one of the world's largest, found in the Mekong and its tributaries?
Answer: Mekong giant catfish — The Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas), known as pla buek in Thai, can grow over 3 metres and 300 kilograms, but is now critically endangered due to dam construction and overfishing.
- A Giant freshwater stingray
- B Mekong giant catfish ✓
- C Giant barb
- D Irrawaddy dolphin
The Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas), known as pla buek in Thai, can grow over 3 metres and 300 kilograms, but is now critically endangered due to dam construction and overfishing.