THE predatory African catfish has become the dominant fish in the Prai River, no thanks to a ritual by those who release them there to make wishes, fulfil vows or in the belief that the act is a meritorious deed that leads to longevity.
The proliferation of the foreign catfish spells trouble for local species as it is a carnivorous creature.
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