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Oreochromis mossambicus in Hawaii
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Main Ref.
Yamamoto, M.N., 1992
Also Ref.
Randall, J.E., 1987
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Well established in all the major islands of Hawaii. Has competed aggressively for food with Mugil cephalus leading to its decrease in population (Ref. 6362). Also Ref. 9987, 58302.
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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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