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Aquarium fish escapes into crater lake, scientists fear biodiversity risk

Flowerhorn cichlids, bred by humans, have found their way into Lake Sampaloc, a crater lake in the Philippines. Their presence poses a significant threat to the local ecosystem, competing aggressively with native ayungin fish and disrupting aquaculture. Experts raise alarms about the potential for disease…

July 20, 2026 World The Times of India

Flowerhorn cichlids, bred by humans, have found their way into Lake Sampaloc, a crater lake in the Philippines. Their presence poses a significant threat to the local ecosystem, competing aggressively with native ayungin fish and disrupting aquaculture. Experts raise alarms about the potential for disease…

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