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Transforming the invasive suckermouth catfish into a goldmine of opportunity / Wan Azman Wan Ismail, Nor Amlizan Ramli and Haslawati Baharuddin

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The invasive suckermouth catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.), commonly known as the pleco, janitor fish, or ikan bandaraya is a species native to South America but has become widespread in various water bodies across the globe, including Malaysia. The invasion of suckermouth catfish in Malaysia has caused significant ecological and economic impacts. These non-native fish have established themselves in various freshwater ecosystems, outcompeting native species for food and habitat. Their burrowing behaviour destabilises riverbanks, leading to increased sedimentation and erosion, which negatively affects water quality and the health of aquatic habitats. This disruption causes cascading effects on local biodiversity, threatening the survival of indigenous fish species and other aquatic organisms.

Source: UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

Authors: Wan Ismail, Wan Azman, Ramli, Nor Amlizan, Baharuddin, Haslawati

Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Fish Ecology and Management Studies

Subfield: Nature and Landscape Conservation

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Life on land

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7071585125

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