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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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 ? (A) Clarias gariepinus (B) Nile perch (C) Climbing perch (D) Protopterus

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

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 ?

Clarias gariepinus

Nile perch

Climbing perch

Protopterus

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