alleryWhich fish, illegally introduced for aquaculture, threatens native catfishes in Indian rivers?
ALates niloticus
BCyprinus carpio
CLabeo rohita
DClarias gariepinus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Clarias gariepinus
The African catfish Clarias gariepinus was brought in illegally for aquaculture.
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