​Spread of Invasive Catfish in Eastern Ghats

Recently, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) researchers developed eDNA-based assay to detect armoured sailfin catfish in Eastern Ghats’ water bodies, aiding in invasive species management.

Key Points

  • Invasive Armoured Sailfin Catfish Spread: Researchers found catfish infesting 60% of Eastern Ghats water bodies, damaging ecosystems and fishing nets.
  • Rapid Population Growth: Introduced for its appearance and algae-cleaning abilities, the catfish population has grown exponentially.
  • Threat to Ecosystem: Invasive species lack predators, posing a threat to native fishes and livelihoods dependent on Eastern Ghats’ water bodies.
  • Effective Detection Technique: eDNA approach offers reliable, accurate, and low-cost detection of invasive species in large landscapes ....
Do You Want to Read More?
Subscribe Now
To get access to detailed content

Already a Member? Login here

Take Annual Subscription and get the following Advantage
The annual members of the Civil Services Chronicle can read the monthly content of the magazine as well as the Chronicle magazine archives.
Readers can study all the material since 2018 of the Civil Services Chronicle monthly issue in the form of Chronicle magazine archives.
Be an Annual Subscriber

Ecology & Environment