International Introductions of
Oreochromis mossambicus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Lever, C. 1996 | ||||
To: | Suriname | ||||
FAO area: | America, South - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Year: | 1959 | ||||
Range: | 1955 - 1956 | ||||
Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
Established in the wild: | probably established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
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Comments: | Introduction date 1959 according to Ref. 38342. Has reportedly low consumer acceptance. Reportedly used for aquaculture (Ref. 26042). Known from brackish lagoons in the Bigi Pan area (Ref. 38342). Ref: |
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