What is the threat posed to indigenous catfishes in our rivers by the illegal introduction of the African…
What is the threat posed to indigenous catfishes in our rivers by the illegal introduction of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus?
Co:extinctions
Over:exploitation
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Alien species invasions
Solution
The recent illegal introduction of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus for aquaculture purposes is posing a threat to the indigenous catfishes in our rivers.