Bangladesh Wetlands Under Siege: A Review of the Invasion and Impacts of Suckermouth Catfishes

EasyChair Preprint 14443

Abstract

This review addresses the severe invasion of suckermouth catfishes (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) in Bangladesh’s wetlands, exploring their current status and the extensive ecological impacts they cause. Originating from the ornamental fish trade, these catfishes have disrupted native biodiversity and altered wetland ecosystems through aggressive competition, habitat modification, and water quality degradation. The review synthesizes data on their distribution, ecological effects, and interactions with native species, highlighting the challenges in managing their spread. It calls for a robust framework of management strategies, including enhanced surveillance, stakeholder collaboration, and research into innovative control methods, to mitigate the threats posed by these invasive species and ensure the conservation of Bangladesh’s vital wetland ecosystems.

Keyphrases: Biology, Environmental Science, ecosystem

@booklet{EasyChair:14443,
  author    = {Adeoye Ibrahim},
  title     = {Bangladesh Wetlands Under Siege: A Review of the Invasion and Impacts of Suckermouth Catfishes},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14443},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}