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International Introductions of
Clarias gariepinus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Tang, B.Y. 2004 | ||||
| To: | Singapore | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Range: | 1990 - 2000 | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | probably established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | none - | ||||
| Introduced by: | unknown | ||||
| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
| Other reason: | angling/sport | ||||
| Comments: | Recorded from NTU lake and Pandan canal, suspected to occur in Jalan Toa Payoh Canal and Rochor Canal. Fry imported as feeder fish for Flower Horn / Luohan. Fingerlings used as live bait by anglers. Imported live as food fish. Released by Buddhists on Vesak Day. Locally, it grows to at least 1.2m TL.. Also Ref. 108093. Ref: | ||||
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