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International Introductions of
Salmo trutta Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Petr, T. 1999 | ||||
| To: | Bhutan | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | India (possibly) | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | |||||
| Range: | 1930 - 1939 | ||||
| Period: | 1925-1949 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | angling/sport | ||||
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| Comments: | Introduced in the 1930s. Found in Haa, Paro and Thimphu rivers (Ref. 40882). Several individuals over 200 to 250 cm long were recorded from the Tang Chhu (River), a tributary of the Bumthang Chhu, just below Ugyen Choling (approx. 2500 m. asl). The Bhutanese government is beginning to promote flyfishing of trout due to tourist demand.May have been introduced from India (Carol Sanner, pers. comm.). Also Ref. 1739, 9418. Ref: Rajbanshi, K.G. and I. Csavas, 1982 | ||||
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