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International Introductions of
Piaractus brachypomus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Ma, X., X. Bangxi, W. Yindong and W. Mingxue 2003 | ||||
| To: | China | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Taiwan | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1985 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
| Other reason: | angling/sport | ||||
| Comments: | Since 1985, it has spread all over southern China's inland waters due to its rapid growth, high production and availability of feed. Ref: | ||||
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