International Introductions of
Piaractus brachypomus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | FAO 1997 | ||||
To: | Indonesia | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Taiwan Island | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1985 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - rarely used | assisted/artificial reproduction | |||
Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | unknown - | ||||
Introduced by: | unknown | ||||
Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | Imported for experimental aquaculture purposes, especially for consuming pineapple waste from canning factory. Ref: Coates, D., 1992 |
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