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A wild‐caught rosy barb Pethia conchonius in a British urban pond underscores the need to prevent aquarium releases

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A specimen of rosy barb Pethia conchonius of 51 mm standard length, encountered in an urban pond in London, is reported. This small cyprinid is native to lakes and streams in subtropical regions of southern Asia and is commonly sold as an ornamental fish. An invasiveness risk screening indicated that it is currently unlikely to establish in the United Kingdom due to limiting temperatures but highlights the increased risk of subtropical fishes establishing under climate change. This occurrence once again demonstrates the potential impacts of aquarium releases into urban ponds.

Source: Journal of Fish Biology

DOI: 10.1111/jfb.70125

Authors: Peter J. Barry, Phil I. Davison, Luke Pearson, Gordon H. Copp

Institution: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

Language: English

Topic: Fish Ecology and Management Studies

Subfield: Nature and Landscape Conservation

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,480