International Introductions of
Clarias gariepinus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Tang, B.Y. 2004 | ||||
To: | Singapore | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Year: | |||||
Range: | 1990 - 2000 | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | probably established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | none - | ||||
Introduced by: | unknown | ||||
Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | angling/sport | ||||
Comments: | Recorded from NTU lake and Pandan canal, suspected to occur in Jalan Toa Payoh Canal and Rochor Canal. Fry imported as feeder fish for Flower Horn / Luohan. Fingerlings used as live bait by anglers. Imported live as food fish. Released by Buddhists on Vesak Day. Locally, it grows to at least 1.2m TL.. Also Ref. 108093. Ref: |
Entered by: Casal, Christine Marie V. 2004-08-21 | Modified by: Casal, Christine Marie V. 2016-05-19 | ||||
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