Business Recorder

‘Alien fish’ identified at Karachi fish harbour

On January 4, an unusual fish was brought to the fish harbour from a dhand near Sukkur. As it could not initially be ...
Pakistan Today

Alien catfish invasion raises alarm over Pakistan’s freshwater ecosystems

Native to Latin America, the Amazon sailfin catfish is widely sold around the world as an aquarium fish and is known for its ability to rapidly colonise new environments. WWF-Pakistan warned that the ...

Invasive 'alien' fish spreads in Pakistani waters, threatens biodiversity

WWF-Pakistan has cautioned that an invasive fish species has been detected in water bodies across Sindh and Lower Punjab, ...
Science Daily

Urgent need for action now for increasing threat from invasive alien species

Urgent action now is needed to tackle the major and growing global issue of invasive alien species, says a team of 88 experts from 47 countries. The paper follows the (IPBES) thematic assessment ...
Mid-Day

Invasive Amazon sailfin catfish threatens Pakistan’s aquatic biodiversity

WWF-Pakistan has cautioned that an invasive fish species has been detected in water bodies across Sindh and Lower Punjab, ...
The Express Tribune on MSN

Amazon sailfin catfish found in Sindh waters, experts warn of invasive spread

An unusual fish brought from a dhund, or shallow pond, near Sukkur to the Karachi Fish Harbour on January 4, 2026, has been identified as an Amazon sailfin catfish, officials and experts said.The ...