325 Long-neglected migratory freshwater fish species need protection now: Report

Mongabay
Mar 25, 2026, 10:36 am119 ptsTrending
CAMPO GRANDE, Brazil — In the wide, sandy stretches of Brazil’s Araguaia River, the piraíba, South America’s largest catfish, is a cornerstone of local fisheries. Fishers often recognize individual fish by markings and scars, catching the same fish in the same places over time, leading many to believe…

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