Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Rare Fish Species Rediscovered After 20 Years
A fish thought to be gone forever was found in a small pond in Bolivia.
This gives scientists a chance to protect and learn more about it.
Bolivia has lost many forests, which is bad for these fish.
Six other fish were also found in the same pond, making it a special place for these fish.
Moema claudiae, a rare seasonal killifish, was found alive in a small pond in Bolivia
The species was believed to be extinct after its habitat was destroyed for farmland
The rediscovery offers a chance to protect and study the species
Bolivia has experienced significant loss of primary tropical forests, threatening many fish species
Six other seasonal killifish species were also found in the same habitat, making it the most diverse for these fish
- Who
- Moema claudiae, a rare seasonal killifish
- What
- was rediscovered after 20 years
- When
- in a small pond in Bolivia
- Where
- in a small forest area surrounded by agriculture in Bolivia
- Why
- due to habitat destruction and loss of primary tropical forests in Bolivia
- Species Name
- Moema claudiae
- Habitat
- Temporary ponds in forests
- Threat Status
- Critically Endangered
- Number of Species in Bolivia
- 32
- Number of Threatened Species
- 8
- Other Species Found in the Same Habitat
- 6