Experts advocate for consuming invasive fish species threatening local ecosystems

Experts advocate for consuming invasive fish species threatening local ecosystems

By Leo Collis

Source: yahoo

7/13/2024

Lake Sampaloc in the Philippines is experiencing something of a gold rush because of an invasive species.

The sight of golden-specked cichlids is increasingly common in the water after the fish — which is typically found in South America — established themselves in the lake's ecosystem.

The appropriately named Midas cichlids are a popular aquarium fish because of their distinct coloring. Some entered the lake after the unauthorized release of unwanted pet fish, while others found their way to Sampaloc after damage to a local fishbreeder's facilities following a powerful storm.

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