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International Introductions of
Oreochromis niloticus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref.: | FAO 1997 | ||||
| To | Burundi | ||||
| FAO area | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
| From: | Congo | ||||
| FAO area | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
| Year | 1951 | ||||
| Range | - | ||||
| Period | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture | - widely used | no data | |||
| Significant ecological interactions | unknown - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects | unknown - | ||||
| Introduced by: | international organization | ||||
| Reason | aquaculture | ||||
| Other reason | fisheries | ||||
| Comments | Also introduced from Rwanda, The species was reintroduced in 1992 and 1993 after a prior selection in some juveniles breeding centers. It has proved a high degree of adaptability to the low temperatures of middle and higher lands in the intertropical areas. Most of the pilots aquaculture centers are utilizing this species for commercial purposes and local use. Ref: FAO, 1997 | ||||
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