Endangered fish species found in central Laos


Pakang weighing as much as 100-200kg have been found in Nam Theun 2 reservoir.- VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Luciocyprinus striolatus (locally known as pakang), one of fish species that are high risk of global extinction, have been found in the reservoir of the Nam Theun 2 hydropower plant in central Laos.

Pakang weighing as much as 100-200kg have been found in Nam Theun 2 reservoir.

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