International Introductions of
Oreochromis niloticus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | FAO 1997 | ||||
To: | Mauritius | ||||
FAO area: | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
From: | Tanzania | ||||
FAO area: | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
Year: | 1950 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - no data | no data | |||
Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - no data | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | unknown - no data | ||||
Introduced by: | unknown | ||||
Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | fisheries | ||||
Comments: | Reintroduced in 1956. Became widespread and still expanding. Also Ref. 74657. Ref: FAO, 1997 |
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