Saving our fish from invaders


PUTRAJAYA: Invasive fish species are now found in many urban and even rural rivers here, causing a headache to regulators and conservationists as they struggle to maintain the riverine system in balance.

Practically all urban rivers, such as those in Klang Valley, are found to harbour non-native species that either breed quickly or those that prey on native species.

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