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Chinese Paddlefish

Psephurus gladius

CR — Critically Endangered

Description

Known as the 'panda of the Yangtze,' this enormous paddle-snouted fish was declared extinct in 2020. One of the largest freshwater fish ever known.

CategoryFish

SizeUp to 7 m

Population0 (declared extinct 2020)

HabitatLarge rivers

Range

Yangtze River (historical)

Threats

OverfishingDam constructionHabitat loss

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The Chinese paddlefish, once reaching 7 meters long, was declared extinct in 2020 — it was last definitively seen alive in 2003!

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