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.

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.