Jakarta, April 30 -- Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency has unveiled strategies to curb the spread of the invasive suckermouth catfish (Plecostomus), which is disrupting freshwater ecosystems across the country.

At a discussion in Jakarta on Thursday Triyanto, a researcher at BRIN's Center for Limnology and Water Resources, explained the need for an integrated approach combining prevention, control, and utilization.

"Prevention involves strict monitoring of new species introductions and public education to discourage releasing non-native fish into public waters," he said.

Control measures include intensive capture or localized eradication, while utilization strategies explore turning the species into raw material for f...