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BIOTOPE IN NATURE: Hopong is a small town in Shan State, Myanmar. It is located in the southern part of the Shan Plateau, at an elevation of 1.080m above sea level. The town lies within the watershed of the Salween (Thanlwin) River and is situated 35km northeast of Inle Lake, which is home to numerous endemic fish species.
This rich biodiversity is also characteristic of the surrounding area, as 25 fish species were found between 2016 and 2020 in the spring-fed ponds and grassy floodplains around the town, including Celestichthys margaritatus, Devario sondhii, Microrasbora rubescens, and Petruichthys sp.
Specimens of several fish species previously thought to be endemic to Inle Lake were also discovered, such as Inlecypris auropurpureus and Sawbwa resplendens. However, genetic studies have shown that the fish populations in Hopong differ genetically from those in Inle Lake, demonstrating the uniqueness of the area and its eligibility for protection.
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