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International Introductions of
Megalops atlanticus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Walford, L. and R. Wicklund 1973 | ||||
| To: | Pacific side of Panama | ||||
| FAO area: | Pacific, Eastern Central | ||||
| From: | Atlantic side | ||||
| FAO area: | Atlantic, Western Central | ||||
| Year: | 1937 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1925-1949 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
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| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
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| Comments: | There is tarpon fishing in Panamanian and Columbian waters in the Pacific side. Ref: | ||||
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