Critically Endangered - #63 Giant Barb (Endangered species)

The Giant Barb or also known as Siamese Giant Carp, or Simply Siamese Carp is a species of fish native to Asia and is listed as critically endangered.

Reasons for critically endangered status - Habitat loss, overfishing, pollution.

Conservation efforts - There are breeding and recovery programs in place.

Giant Barb Facts - 

Science Name: Catlocarpio siamensis

Size:  1.5 - 3 m 

Weight: 125 - 300 kg

Native Locations: Aisa

Lifespan: 10 - 30 years

Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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