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International Introductions of
Oncorhynchus mykiss Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | Japan | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | USA | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1877 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 19th century | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, both | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - widely used | natural reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | |||||
| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
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| Comments: | Widespread in ponds and annual production is maintained at 15,000 to 20,000 t. Stocking of fingerlings in rivers has been in operation since 1955. However, reproduction in natural waters has been confirmed in Hokkaido only (Ref. 37812). Has been recognized to be established in the country or found in the wild (Ref. 53301). Ref: Chiba, K., Y. Taki, K. Sakai and Y. Oozeki, 1989 | ||||
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