These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...
‘Armored’ river creature found in pet aquariums worldwide turns out to be new species
In a river of northeastern Brazil, an “armored” creature with “large” eyes paused to rest against a rock. The maze-like ...
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‘Shy’ aquarium pet — with ‘bright red’ teeth — discovered as new species from Brazil
Looking at the catfish, researchers quickly realized they’d discovered a new species: Hypancistrus yudja, or the Yudjá armored catfish. Yudjá armored catfish are considered “small ...
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Officials host competition to battle fish species capable of wiping out ecosystems: 'Get rid of them as quickly as possible'
Over the course of the 16-day competition, spearfishers removed 443 armored catfish and 29 tilapia from ... competitions have ...