Rediscovered after 20 years: Mysterious giant ‘ghost’ fish reappears in Cambodia
In an extraordinary discovery, the elusive giant salmon carp, a rare fish species that had not been documented for nearly 20 years, has resurfaced in Cambodia. Known as the “Mekong ghost” for its rarity, this mysterious fish was formally identified in 1991, yet sightings have been extremely rare, with fewer than 30 documented cases since. The recent rediscovery of the giant salmon carp offers hope for this species and underscores the urgent need to protect the rich biodiversity of the