International Introductions of
Piaractus mesopotamicus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Golani, D. and D. Mires 2000 | ||||
To: | Israel | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Brazil | ||||
FAO area: | America, South - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1995 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | |||||
Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | Eggs were imported in June 1995 and raised in earthen ponds. To date no specimens have been collected from the natural environment. Ref: |
Update record Fish Introductions Table |