International Introductions of
Oryzias latipes Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Chang, A.-L. 2003 | ||||
To: | Malaysia | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Taiwan | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 2003 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 2000-present | ||||
Established in the wild: | unknown, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
Reason: | ornamental | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | Bioluminescent fish (a genetically modified fish - product of fluorescent protein extracted from jellyfish and attaching to DNA in embryonic fish) has been imported from Taiwan for aquarium enthusiasts. TK-1 is already being sold in the country (Ref. 48573). Ref: |
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