A fresh water fish which can inflict injury to its prey and other animals is

Clarias

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Heteropneustes

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Solea

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Gambusia

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Solution

The correct option is C Heteropneustes
A. Clarias is the genus of airbreathing catfishes.
B. Heteropneustes is the genus of freshwater airsac catfishes. These fishes can cause injury to their prey and other animals by their sting or bite.
C. Solea, known as the common sole, is a flat fish.
D. Gambusia is also known as mosquito fish as it feeds on the larvae of mosquito.
So, the correct answer is 'Heteropneustes'.

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