The ecological complexity of the Thai-Laos Mekong River: III. Health status of Mekong catfish and cyprinids, evidence of bioaccumulative effects

• Main Authors: Kantimanee Phanwichien, Apichart Pradermwong, Helen E. Keenan, Kamonporn Masawang, Nitaya Lauhachinda, Apisit Songsasen, Arthit Sakultantimetha, Sornnarin Bangkedphol, Alec F. Gaines
• Other Authors: Kasetsart University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Environmental Science
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/29123
• Institution: Mahidol University

Histopathology of fish organs was used as biomarkers of toxicity from environmental pollutants. A total of 117 fishes comprising of 52 cyprinids and 65 catfishes were randomly collected from the Mekong River from 5 stations: Chiang Rai, Loei, Nongkhai, Nakhon Phanom and Ubonratchathani. The health o...