Oreochromis niloticus in Nepal
Point map (Oreochromis niloticus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture commercial Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Introduced in 1985 to ponds in Janakpur. Have not been introduced to other areas to prevent competition with indigenous species.

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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