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International Introductions of
Oreochromis niloticus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | De Vos, L., J. Snoeks and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde 1990 | ||||
| To: | Lake Bunyoni | ||||
| FAO area: | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
| FAO area: | Atlantic, Northwest | ||||
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| Range: | 1927 - 1930 | ||||
| Period: | 1925-1949 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, continuous restocking | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | continuous imports | |||
| Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | no data | ||||
| Reason: | fisheries | ||||
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| Comments: | Reintroduced in the 1950's to the 1960's. Introduced to supplement stocks of the native Oreochromis species which had declined considerably due to overfishing. Competed with the native species due to their similarity in ecological requirements which led to the native species declining population. Forms a basis of the fisheries of Lakes Victoria and Kyoga. Also Ref. 7270 and 13046. Ref: Ogutu-Ohwayo, R., 1990 | ||||
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