International Introductions of
Piaractus brachypomus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Ma, X., X. Bangxi, W. Yindong and W. Mingxue 2003 | ||||
To: | China | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Taiwan | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1985 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | |||||
Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | angling/sport | ||||
Comments: | Since 1985, it has spread all over southern China's inland waters due to its rapid growth, high production and availability of feed. Ref: |
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