Fishermen catch non-native fish in Kharasrota

A fisherman in Jajpur district's Kharasrota river caught a rare, non-native suckermouth catfish, locally known as Janitor fish. This invasive species, native to South America, poses a significant threat to Indian water bodies by consuming other fish and their eggs. Biologists emphasize that these hardy fish thrive even in polluted waters, highlighting their destructive impact.