Question

Why was the African catfish Clarias gariepinus introduced?

• A. Horticulture
• B. Aquaculture
• C. Sericulture
• D. Poultry

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Aquaculture

The African catfish Clarias gariepinus was introduced for aquaculture purposes. The introduction was illegal and posed a threat to the indigenous catfishes in our rivers due to disease introduction, competition, and environmental modification.