International Introductions of
Oreochromis mossambicus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref.: | FAO 1997 | ||||
To | Congo | ||||
FAO area | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
von: | South Africa | ||||
FAO area | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
Jahr | 1953 | ||||
Range | - | ||||
Period | 1950-1974 | ||||
Established in the wild | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture | - rarely used | natural reproduction | |||
Significant ecological interactions | probably none - undecided | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects | probably none - undecided | ||||
Introduced by: | international organization | ||||
Reason | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason | |||||
Kommentare | A species raised in ponds for improvement needs. Fish prized by consumers who cannot tell the difference with other types. Ref: FAO, 1997 |
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