Escaped flowerhorn cichlids threaten native biodiversity in Philippines' Lake Sampaloc

Ornamental flowerhorn cichlids — human-bred hybrid fish prized for their bright gold colour and prominent head humps — escaped from breeding facilities into Lake Sampaloc, a volcanic crater lake in the Philippines, during a typhoon. Scientists warn that the fish are threatening the lake's native biodiversity and may also carry parasites capable of infecting humans.

Should ornamental fish farms face stricter regulations to prevent escapes into natural water bodies?

The Guardian World · 7d ago · Source ↗

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Escaped flowerhorn cichlids threaten native biodiversity in Philippines' Lake Sampaloc

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