International Introductions of
Epinephelus merra Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Tinker, S.W. 1978 | ||||
To: | Hawaii | ||||
FAO area: | Pacific, Eastern Central | ||||
From: | Moorea, Society Islands | ||||
FAO area: | Pacific, Eastern Central | ||||
Year: | 1956 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | government | ||||
Reason: | fisheries | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | About 1,631 individuals were introduced (Ref. 1972). Introduced to the following areas of Hawaii: off Moku O Loe in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu and Waininii, Kauai (1956); and in Maunalua Bay, Oahu (1961). Introduction was not successful (Ref. 6349). Also Ref. 6362. Ref: Tinker, S.W., 1978 |
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