Subrata Ranjan Das
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Subrata Ranjan Das is a leading environmental researcher whose work centers on the ecology and management of invasive aquatic species in South Asian wetlands. His major contribution lies in documenting the spread and ecological threat of invasive suckermouth catfishes (Loricariidae) in Bangladesh—a problem that began with aquarium introductions in the 1980s. His seminal 2024 review paper, which has already garnered 7 citations, provides the first comprehensive synthesis of the present status and challenges posed by these fish in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. By tracing the species’ first recorded presence in 2008 and detailing its rapid proliferation, Das has given conservationists and policymakers a critical baseline for understanding the scale of the invasion. His work highlights the urgent need for monitoring and control measures to protect native biodiversity. Das’s research is particularly notable for bridging the gap between aquarium trade practices and real-world ecological consequences, making his findings essential reading for students and researchers studying invasion biology, freshwater conservation, and sustainable wetland management in the Global South.
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