Rediscovery of Moema claudiae: A second chance for a “lost” fish species and its fragile Bolivian habitat
A rare killifish, Moema claudiae, thought extinct for over two decades, has been rediscovered in a small Bolivian pond. This remarkable find, in a region where Amazon meets savanna, highlights the incredible biodiversity of threatened wetlands. Scientists are celebrating the survival of this species, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts against rapid deforestation.
A rare killifish, Moema claudiae, thought extinct for over two decades, has been rediscovered in a small Bolivian pond. This remarkable find, in a region where Amazon meets savanna, highlights the incredible biodiversity of threatened wetlands. Scientists are celebrating the survival of this species, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts against rapid deforestation.
