The Chinese pond mussel (Sinanodonta woodiana) is an invasive freshwater bivalve in the UK, introduced accidentially through aquaculture and the ornamental fish trade. Native to East Asia, this mussel has established populations in slow-moving and still waters, such as ponds and canals. It poses ecological risks by outcompeting native mussel species and altering sediment dynamics. Furthermore, its parasitic larval stage (glochidia) depends on fish hots, potentially impacting native fish populations and ecosystems.