Malaysia’s invasive sailfin catfish: A costly battle to clear the rivers

During a fishing operation along Sungai Damansara in Selangor, a team had a haul of more than 2.1 tonnes of sailfin catfish in just five to six hours.

Known locally as “ikan bandaraya," sailfin catfish were introduced to Malaysia in the 1990s. Many aquarium owners believed the fish could help clean their tanks, but experts say it is a misconception.

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