Economic and Value-added Utilization of Armored Catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.): Implications for Rural Fisheries Sustainability
Karina González-Izquierdo, Omar Jiménez-Márquez, Clara Ivette Rincón-Molina, Miguel Ángel Gómez-Jiménez, Víctor Manuel Ruiz-Valdiviezo, Reiner Rincón-Rosales & Diana Rubí Oropeza-Tosca · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026
Background: Invasive aquatic species such as armored catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.) threaten freshwater biodiversity and fisheries livelihoods but also present opportunities for value-added utilization through circular economy approaches that can enhance rural income and support...
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10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i52939