Wolf Barb Luciocyprinus striolatus conservation project in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park

Association Anoulak —

In 2025, Association Anoulak and FISHBIO continued their collaboration to conserve the population of the Wolf Barb Luciocyprinus striolatus, in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, with establishing Fish Conservation Zones (FCZs), and monitor populations of other globally/nationally important species, including Tor ater, Scaphognathops theunensis, and Poropuntius carinatus.

In 2023-2025 (Phase 1), project activities focused on priority areas in the Nam Theun and Nam Noi Rivers for research and conservation actions. In 2026-2028 (Phase 2), the project will expand to include Nam Xot and Nam Mon.

With the financial support of Association Anoulak, FISHBIO conducted two field trips in 2025:

The first field trip took place from April 22 to May 1, 2025:

  • The surveys successfully documented Wolf Barb population in both the Nam Theun and Nam Noi River basins.
  • Eleven Wolf Barb specimens and one Blue Mahseer (Neolissochilus stracheyi) were captured, tagged, and released.
  • Community engagement activities involved stakeholders from four villages, laying a strong foundation for future participatory FCZ commitments.
  • The study identified 15 deep pools in the Nam Theun River and 6 in the Nam Noi River as potential FCZ sites.
  • Strong local participation and local ecological knowledge provide encouraging indications of the potential effectiveness of species conservation, monitoring, and sustainable fisheries management.
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