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International Introductions of
Xiphophorus hellerii Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref.: | FAO 1997 | ||||
| To | Singapore | ||||
| FAO area | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year | |||||
| Range | 1960 - 1969 | ||||
| Period | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild | probably established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture | - widely used | assisted/artificial reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects | some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
| Reason | ornamental | ||||
| Other reason | |||||
| Comments | Beneficial to the ornamental fish trade and industry. Also Ref. 38466, 108093. Ref: FAO, 1997 | ||||
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