Oreochromis mossambicus in Israel
Point map (Oreochromis mossambicus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence not established
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Reportedly introduced in 1975 from South Africa for experimental hybridization as well as to improve the yield of Chlorella cultivated in seawater tanks (Ref. 13364). Reportedly introduced from Thailand in 1966 (Ref. 1739). No specimens have been reported from the local natural environment (Ref. 37616).

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