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International Introductions of
Oreochromis aureus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | Uganda | ||||
| FAO area: | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
| From: | Israel | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1962 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
| Other reason: | weed control | ||||
| Comments: | Also introduced for the control of aquatic vegetation (Ref. 4537). Introduced for hybridization (Ref. 61). Reintroduced to Kajansi (Uganda) between 1964-66 for experimental breeding (Ref. 2). Also Ref. 13364. Ref: Lever, C., 1996 | ||||
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