Mekong giant catfish

The giant catfish is a massive freshwater fish that calls the Mekong River home, swimming through Southeast Asia and parts of China. Sadly, its numbers have dropped sharply due to heavy fishing and disappearing habitats.

• Belongs to the shark catfish family, known for their sleek, powerful bodies.
• Faces critical endangerment from human activities in its river home.
• Once thrived across the entire Mekong basin but now struggles to survive.