Statement I: The Nile Perch introduced into Lake Victoria led to the extinction of more than 200 species of cichlid fish.
Statement II: The recent illegal introduction of the African catfish Clarius gariepinus for aquaculture purposes is posing a threat to the indigenous catfishes in our rivers.
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Statement I: Correct Introduction of Nile perch in Lake Victoria caused extinction of 200+ cichlid fish species.
Statement II: Correct Clarias gariepinus (African catfish) introduced illegally for aquaculture is threatening native Indian catfish species.
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