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  4. Which one of the following fish is being illegally introduced for aquaculture purposes and is posing a threat to the indigenous catfishes of Indian rivers ?

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Q. Which one of the following fish is being illegally introduced for aquaculture purposes and is posing a threat to the indigenous catfishes of Indian rivers ?

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solution:

Clarias gariepinus, the African catfish has been illegally introduced for aquaculture in India. It is threatening native catfishes of Indian rivers.