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International Introductions of
Oreochromis niloticus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | FAO 1997 | ||||
| To: | Indonesia | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Taiwan | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1969 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | probably established, both | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - widely used | assisted/artificial reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions: | some - beneficial | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | government | ||||
| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
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| Comments: | Introduced by Mr. Rustami Djajadiredja (Ref. 6093). Widespread and is very popular among fish farmers. A good example of a successful introduction of an exotic species in the country. However, quality of fishes have deteriorated, body color is modified, probably due to inbreeding (Ref 74657). Also Ref. 24. Ref: Eidman, H.M., 1989 | ||||
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