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International Introductions of
Ctenopharyngodon idella Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Golani, D. and D. Mires 2000 | ||||
| To: | Israel | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | China | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1965 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | probably not established, continuous restocking | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | assisted/artificial reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | weed control | ||||
| Other reason: | aquaculture | ||||
| Comments: | Imported to control aquatic vegetation in fishponds, reservoirs and Lake Kinneret. Subsequently, this species was artificially reared in fish hatcheries for commercial purposes despite its low commercial value. Occasionally large specimens are caught in Lake Kinneret (Ref. 37616). Also Ref. 1739. Ref: | ||||
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