An invasive Chinese turtle species is threatening the fish population in Central Luzon. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) office here yesterday said they have received complaints from fishpond owners and operators about the growing population of the Chinese softshell turtle, scientifically named Pelodiscus sinensis, which had been preying on local fish species, and bangus and tilapia fingerlings. The Chinese softshell turtle has been classified as an invasive alien species (IAS) introduced in the country in the '90s," said Maximo Dichoso, executive director of the DENR in Central Luzon.

Cervantes, D. (2013, February 6). Invasive Chinese turtle species threatens fish in Central Luzon. The Philippine Star, p. 6.