This is particularly detrimental to the ecosystem of the region because the Yangtze River basin is home to 361 different fish species and accounts for twenty-seven percent of all endangered freshwater fish species in China.
Isto é particularmente grave para o ecosistema da rexión porque na conca do río Yangtzé habitan 361 especies diferentes de peixes e contabiliza o 37% das especies de auga doce ameazadas de toda China.