Cambodian villagers capture the world's largest freshwater fish in the Mekong River: 300 kg of weight

Local villagers in Cambodia capture the world's largest freshwater fish in the Mekong River (New Delhi TV)

Overseas Network, June 21. According to news on the 20th of New Delhi, India, local villagers in Cambodia have recently captured a 300 kg of stinga in the Mekong River, and more than a dozen people are dragged ashore.Researchers said that this is the world's largest freshwater fish.

This fish is a female, and it has been put back in the river after the electronic mark is added. Scientists will detect their movements and behaviors."This discovery is very exciting, because it is the largest freshwater fish in the world, saying that this discovery is very exciting, which also means that the waters of the Mekong River are still healthy."

According to the data of the Mekong River Council, despite the threats such as excessive fishing, pollution, saltwater invasion, and deposition, the Mekong River still has the world's third most diverse fish population.(Overseas Wang Shanning)

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