The illegal introduction of which African catfish for aquaculture is posing a threat to indigenous catfishes in Indian rivers?
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Correct answer: Clarias gariepinus
Clarias gariepinus, the African catfish, was introduced illegally for aquaculture. It is highly predatory and competes with or preys upon the indigenous catfish species in India.
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