International Introductions of
Pterygoplichthys pardalis Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Agasen, E.V. 2050 | ||||
To: | Philippines | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Range: | 1990 - 1999 | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | some - adverse | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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Comments: | Recorded from Marikina river and Paitan Lake, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija (Ref. 53889). Has become abundant in recent years, replacing some commercial fishes in fishermen's catches (Ref. 53891). Ref: |
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