Chinese paddlefish are now believed to be extinct as there have been no sightings of specimens in the wild since 2003, and past attempts of artificial propagation for restoration purposes have failed because of difficulties encountered in keeping captive fish alive.
Chinese paddlefish are now believed to be extinct as there have been no sightings of specimens in the wild since 2003. Past attempts of artificial propagation for restoration purposes have failed because of difficulties. These difficulties are encountered in keeping captive fish alive.