M. M. Shah Porun Rana
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M. M. Shah Porun Rana is a conservation biologist whose research focuses on the ecological threats posed by invasive species in South Asian freshwater ecosystems. His most cited work provides a comprehensive review of invasive suckermouth catfishes (Loricariidae) in Bangladesh, documenting how these aquarium-released fish have become a major ecological menace since their introduction in the 1980s. His 2024 review, which has already garnered 7 citations, traces the species’ spread from its first recorded appearance in 2008 to its current devastating impact on rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Rana’s contribution is critical: he synthesizes fragmented data to reveal the scale of the invasion, identifies gaps in management strategies, and issues a clear warning about the challenges facing Bangladesh’s aquatic biodiversity. By connecting the dots between ornamental fish trade, accidental introductions, and ecosystem collapse, his work serves as an urgent call for policy intervention. For students and researchers studying invasion biology or tropical conservation, Rana’s research offers a stark, data-driven case study of how a single non-native species can unravel an entire wetland ecosystem.
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