A Mathematical Model for Competition Between Local and Invasive Fish in Lake Poso, Indonesia

Tokonyai Tawanda Jonathan Rabvemhiri; Hajar; Juni Wijayanti Puspita; Dipo Aldila

doi:10.5614/cbms.2026.9.1.6

Authors

Tokonyai Tawanda Jonathan Rabvemhiri Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
Hajar Mathematics Study Program, Tadulako University, Palu 94118, Indonesia
Juni Wijayanti Puspita Mathematics Study Program, Tadulako University, Palu 94118, Indonesia
Dipo Aldila Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia & Innovative Mathematics and Predictive Analytics for Complex System and Technology Laboratory (IMPACT Lab), Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5614/cbms.2026.9.1.6

Keywords:

Nile Tilapia, Oryzias nigrimas, Lake Poso, mathematical model, harvesting, bifurcation

Abstract

The introduction of Nile Tilapia into Lake Poso has created both ecological and economic challenges, particularly in its interaction with the endemic species Oryzias nigrimas. To understand the potential longterm impacts of this competition and the community?s economic use of Nile Tilapia, we introduced a novel mathematical model describing their population dynamics. The model is formulated as a four-dimension ordinary differential equations and analyzed for the positivity of solutions, existence and local stability of equilibrium points, and the influence of harvesting strategies. Numerical simulations, including bifurcation and time-series analyses, are conducted to assess the effects of constant and periodic harvesting of Nile Tilapia. The findings suggest that periodic harvesting can play a significant role in maintaining population balance and mitigating the ecological pressure on Oryzias nigrimas, offering insights for sustainable management of invasive fish in Lake Poso.

Author Biography

Dipo Aldila, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia & Innovative Mathematics and Predictive Analytics for Complex System and Technology Laboratory (IMPACT Lab), Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia

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