Biodiversity fears as human-bred hybrid fish integrate into Philippines lake
Invasive flowerhorn cichlids, which escaped from breeding facilities, are threatening the biodiversity of Lake Sampaloc in the Philippines. Scientists warn that these hybrid fish are outcompeting native species and thriving in the lake's polluted environment.
Flowerhorn cichlids are aquarium fish prized for their bright-gold colour and prominent head humps./Getty Images Flowerhorn cichlids are aquarium fish prized for their bright-gold colour and prominent head humps./Getty Images Invasive species Biodiversity fears as human-bred hybrid fish integrate into Philippines lake Escaped flowerhorn cichlids in Lake Sampaloc are causing concern for native species and about parasites capable of infecting humans
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