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International Introductions of
Scleropages formosus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Willis, L. and D. O'Sullivan 2008 | ||||
| To: | Australia | ||||
| FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | |||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | unknown | ||||
| Established in the wild: | no data, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
| Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | A young adult sells for $2000 and $5000, depending on the colour and quality. These are not routinely stocked in aquarium stores or offered on wholesale price lists. Its high value status within the asian community ensures its increasing popularity (Ref. 83533). Ref: | ||||
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