Crocodile Catfish

The discovery of the invasive Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River in the Basistha neighborhood of Guwahati has sparked worries about potential environmental damage. According to experts, the Crocodile Catfish, which consumes smaller fish and larvae, may disrupt the natural equilibrium and diminish native fish populations, endangering the local aquatic life. Their continued population growth may eventually have an impact on biodiversity. The State Fishery Department has gathered samples for analysis in order to assess the threat level in reaction to the concerning discovery. The finding coincides with mounting worries about the proliferation of invasive species in Assamese waterways, which…