Tiada ikan piranha ditangkap dalam program mitigasi di Empangan Klau

Pahang's Empangan Klau reservoir saw no piranha caught or captured during a two-day invasive fish management program starting yesterday, according to a PETALING JAYA report. However, the Fisheries Director, Adnan Hussain, clarified that this does not indicate the absence of the species in the lake. He stated that previous sightings of piranha have been confirmed in the area, and the management program is part of efforts to control invasive fish populations and mitigate risks to native fish species.

The program, which involved 150 participants including 100 anglers, 32 trappers and 18 netters, recorded 156.6kg of invasive fish, primarily Peacock Bass, Tilapia Zebra and Lake Java. Besides the catch, environmental DNA (eDNA) testing was conducted to monitor the potential presence of piranha in Empangan Klau. This method involves analyzing water samples for genetic material left by aquatic organisms.

The final decision on the eDNA investigation will be determined after the analysis and scientific assessment. Any conclusions about the presence of piranha at Empangan Klau should take into account the results of this analysis along with monitoring data and field evidence.