International Introductions of
Chromobotia macracanthus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Kottelat, M. and T. Whitten 1996 | ||||
To: | Thailand | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Indonesia | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | |||||
Range: | 1990 - 1996 | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | probably not established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - rarely used | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
Reason: | ornamental | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | Introduced in the 1990s. Reportedly being bred for the ornamental trade. Ref: |
Update record Fish Introductions Table |