Escaped flowerhorn fish threaten biodiversity, pose potential public health risks in Laguna, Philippines

A hardy aquarium fish prized for its golden hue, the ornamental Flowerhorn cichlid (Amphilophus spp.) has become a problem for the residents of San Pablo City, Laguna: It is increasingly taking on an outsized role in both the natural ecosystem and local aquaculture operations in nearby Lake Sampaloc...

Originally published at Phys.org