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International Introductions of
Oreochromis niloticus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | Viti Levu, Fiji | ||||
| FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Israel | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1968 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - widely used | natural reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | some - beneficial | ||||
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| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
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| Comments: | Established in ponds and streams especially in East Viti Levu Moasavu reservoir. Introduced also to Vana Levu, Fiji where it is becoming widely cultured (Ref. 5198). Also Ref. 6366. Ref: Welcomme, R.L., 1988 | ||||
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