Rare Mekong River Fish 'Pasa Nak' Rediscovered in Cambodia, Offering Hope for Conservation
The rare fish 'Pasa Nak' (Aaptosyax grypus), previously thought to be extinct in Cambodia's Mekong River, has been rediscovered. The identification of three specimens between 2020 and 2025 offers renewed hope for the conservation of this critically endangered species.
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