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South American catfish in Shillong

PICS: South American catfish traced in Umiam Lake, Shillong

On the fish's impact on local eco system, scientists concluded that it may become invasive in future as exotic species have the tendency to compete with the native species. "Being armed with spines and hard shell-like body structure, it may affect the native species," the scientists said.