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

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Nile perch

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Climbing perch

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Protopterus

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Solution

The correct option is B Clarias gariepinus
Clarias gariepinus, the African catfish has been illegally introduced for aquaculture purposes and is posing a threat to the indigenous catfishes of Indian rivers.

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