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Jakarta Removes 6.98 Tons of Suckerfish Amid Food Safety Concerns

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In Jakarta, Indonesia, efforts to control the invasive janitor fish, locally known as ikan sapu-sapu, have intensified as authorities report capturing nearly seven tonnes of the species in a single day. The fish, scientifically identified as Hypostomus plecostomus, has turn into a growing concern for aquatic ecosystems due to its rapid reproduction and disruptive feeding … Read more

Jakarta’s Massive Suckerfish Hunt: Tons of Invasive Fish Caught in Citywide Cleanup

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Jakarta Barat has launched a targeted operation to remove invasive janitor fish from local waterways, offering financial incentives and recreational rewards to personnel involved in the cleanup effort. The initiative, announced by city officials on Friday, April 17, 2026, aims to curb the growing population of the species, which officials say threatens embankment stability due … Read more