International Introductions of
Poecilia reticulata Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref.: | Louette, M. 2004 | ||||
To | Comoros | ||||
FAO area | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Range | - | ||||
Period | Unknown | ||||
Established in the wild | Yes, self reproducing | ||||
Established in aquaculture | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions | - Undecided | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects | - | ||||
Introduced by: | Unknown | ||||
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Comments | Spectacular results in paludism control; influenced the quantitative and qualitative composition of the fluviatile fauna (mainly insect larvae), but in turn serves as prey for predators (Ref. 79840). Ref: |
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