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International Introductions of
Oreochromis mossambicus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Lever, C. 1996 | ||||
| To: | Saudi Arabia | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | 1983 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
| Other reason: | weed control | ||||
| Comments: | A breeding population in irrigation canals near wells in the Hofuf Oasis in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia was discovered in 1983. Also Ref. 74657. Ref: | ||||
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