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International Introductions of
Poecilia reticulata Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Chou, L.M. and T.J. Lam 1989 | ||||
| To: | Singapore | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | South America | ||||
| FAO area: | America, South - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1937 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1925-1949 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | natural reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
| Other reason: | mosquito control | ||||
| Comments: | Beneficial to the ornamental fish trade and industry. Established in polluted waters throughout the country. Also Ref. 38466. 108093. Ref: FAO, 1997 | ||||
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