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Jakarta battles invasive 'suckerfish' amid polluted waterways

Authorities struggle to contain a fast-breeding invasive 'suckerfish' that is thriving in Java island's heavily polluted waterways.

Published May 7, 2026, 1:39 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Mounds of slimy carcasses have accumulated on a riverbank in Jakarta as authorities battle a fast-breeding invasive 'suckerfish'. The species is flourishing in Java island's heavily polluted waterways, creating an uphill fight for local officials.