曾被认为已消失的大型鱼类在湄公河被发现
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Researchers say a large fish that was thought to have disappeared from Asia’s Mekong River has been seen in the waterway in recent years.
研究人员表示，近年来有人在湄公河水域发现了一种曾被认为已从亚洲湄公河消失的大型鱼类。
The fish is called a giant salmon carp.
这种鱼被称为巨型鲑鱼鲤。
A recent study detailed the most recent sightings of the fish.
最近的一项研究详细描述了这种鱼最新的目击记录。
The lead writer of that study said the fish was seen at least three times between 2020 and 2023.
该研究的主要作者表示，这种鱼在2020年至2023年间至少被观察到三次。
The predatory fish can grow to more than one meter in length and has an identifiable yellow spot surrounding its large eyes.
这种掠食性鱼类能长到一米多长，其大眼睛周围有一个可辨认的黄斑。
The Mekong River is Southeast Asia’s longest river.
湄公河是东南亚最长的河流。
It passes through China, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam.
它流经中国、老挝、泰国、缅甸、柬埔寨和越南。
About 60 million people depend on the river for food and survival.
大约有6000万人依赖这条河流获取食物和维持生存。
It is also an important environment for numerous river creatures.
它也是众多河流生物的重要环境。
The leader of the research was Chheana Chhut.
这项研究的负责人是Chheana Chhut。
He is with the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
他在柬埔寨金边的内陆渔业研究与发展研究所工作。
“The giant salmon carp is like a symbol of the Mekong region,” Chheana recently told The Associated Press.
“巨型鲑鱼鲤就像湄公河地区的象征，”奇纳最近告诉美联社。
He was the co-writer with other researchers of a study announcing the findings in the publication Biological Conservation.
他是与其它研究人员共同撰写了一项研究，该研究在《生物保护》杂志上宣布了这些发现。
Chheana said researchers had believed that the last confirmed sighting of the fish in the Mekong was in 2005.
Chheana表示，研究人员此前认为，湄公河中最后一次确认看到这种鱼是在2005年。
But since 2017, biologists following the movements of migratory fish in Cambodia developed relationships with local fishing communities.
但自2017年以来，追踪柬埔寨洄游鱼类活动的生物学家与当地渔业社区建立了联系。
They asked people in the communities to inform them of any unusual sightings.
他们让社区居民把任何异常发现告诉他们。
That process led to the finding that three giant salmon carp were identified in the Mekong River and a neighboring waterway in Cambodia between 2020 and 2023.
这一过程促成了一项发现：2020年至2023年间，在柬埔寨的湄公河及一条相邻水道中，共确认有三条巨型鲑鱼鲤。
Bunyeth Chan is a researcher at Cambodia’s Svay Rieng University.
Bunyeth Chan是柬埔寨柴桢大学的一名研究员。
He helped lead the research.
他协助领导了这项研究。
Bunyeth told the AP, “I was really surprised and excited to see the real fish for the first time.”
邦耶告诉美联社：“第一次看到真正的鱼，我既惊讶又兴奋。”
Researchers say the sightings give them new hope for the future of the species.
研究人员表示，这些目击事件让他们对该物种的未来燃起了新的希望。
Another name used for the species is “ghost fish.”
该物种的另一个名称是“幽灵鱼”。
“This rediscovery is very exciting, positive news,” said Zeb Hogan.
泽布·霍根说：“这一重新发现是非常令人兴奋的好消息。”
He is a fish biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno, who was part of the research team.
他是内华达大学雷诺分校的鱼类生物学家，也是该研究团队的成员。
But the problems the fish experienced also demonstrate the dangers facing all migratory species in the Mekong.
但鱼类所经历的问题也揭示了湄公河所有洄游物种面临的危险。
The huge river faces industrial pollution and overfishing, among other problems.
这条大河面临着工业污染和过度捕捞等问题。
Brian Eyler is director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. He was was not involved in the research.
布莱恩·艾勒是华盛顿特区史汀生中心东南亚项目主任。他没有参与这项研究。
Eyler said one issue is that more than 700 dams are built along the river and neighboring waterways.
艾勒表示，其中一个问题是，沿这条河及邻近水道修建了700多座水坝。
In addition, there are very few workable “fish passages” that help species avoid obstructions.
此外，能帮助物种避开障碍物的可用“鱼道”少之又少。
The Greater Mekong area includes Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.
大湄公河地区包括越南、柬埔寨、老挝、泰国和缅甸。
The researchers said they hope that cooperation with local communities in Thailand and Laos will permit them to confirm whether the fish also still swims in other parts of the Mekong.
研究人员表示，他们希望与泰国和老挝当地社区的合作能让他们确认这种鱼是否仍在湄公河的其他水域游弋。
I’m Bryan Lynn.
我是布莱恩·林恩。
The Associated Press reported this story.
美联社报道了这一事件。
Bryan Lynn adapted the report for VOA Learning English.
布莱恩·林恩为VOA英语学习频道改编了这份报告。
