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International Introductions of
Oreochromis niloticus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref.: | FAO 1997 | ||||
| To | China | ||||
| FAO area | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Nile River | ||||
| FAO area | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
| Year | 1978 | ||||
| Range | - | ||||
| Period | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild | probably established, both | ||||
| Established in aquaculture | - widely used | natural reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions | probably none - undecided | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects | some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | individual | ||||
| Reason | aquaculture | ||||
| Other reason | |||||
| Comments | Also introduced from Hong Kong. By farming Nile tilapia the peasants can get a higher production. Established mainly in aquaculture ponds in Hubei province. The yield of Nile tilapia and its hybridization reached 23,000 tons in 1993. It has become a main species in pond farming in most parts of the country. Also Ref. 74657. Ref: FAO, 1997 | ||||
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