No evidence of established piranha population in Pahang’s Klau Dam yet, says Fisheries Dept

The Department of Fisheries (DOF) in Malaysia has stated that there is currently no evidence of an established or breeding piranha population in the Klau Dam in Raub, Pahang. Following the catch of a fish suspected to be of the piranha species on August 26, investigations by the Pahang Fisheries Department found only a single such fish, with no additional catches or safety incidents reported up to September 15.

The morphological characteristics of the fish were consistent with the genus Pygocentrus, the piranha group, but a definitive species-level confirmation could not be made as the specimen was not available for further examination. The DOF has reassured the public not to panic, emphasizing that regular monitoring will continue at the dam and surrounding areas, and advising against releasing alien or invasive fish species into public waters to avoid adverse effects on local aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity.

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