International Introductions of   Oncorhynchus mykiss
Introductions as compiled by FAO

Main Ref: FAO 1997
To: India
FAO area: Asia - Inland waters
From:U.K.
FAO area: Europe - Inland waters
Year: 1906
Range: -
Period: 1900-1924
Established in the wild: probably established, both
Established in aquaculture:   - rarely used assisted/artificial reproduction
Significant ecological interactions: probably some - undecided
Significant socio-economic effects: probably some - beneficial
Introduced by: unknown
Reason: angling/sport
Other reason: aquaculture
Comments: Reintroduced in 1909. Since 1906, the first introduction of Rainbow trout in India, efforts are being made continuously to import different strains of this species so as to promote coldwater aquaculture in Indian sub continent, but so far there is no breakthrough. On the other hand the introduction of this species has considerably affected the population of Mahseer and Schizellierese fishery in the higher reaches of hill states This is the first species to be established in many streams in Nilgiris but have presently declined due to submergence of many trout streams through reservoir constructions and increasing pollution of the remaining streams.     Ref:  Shetty, H.P.C., M.C. Nandeesha and A.G. Jhingran, 1989


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