International Introductions of   Trichopodus pectoralis
Introductions as compiled by FAO

Main Ref: Juliano, R.O., R.D. Guerrero III and I. Ronquillo 1989
To: Philippines
FAO area: Asia - Inland waters
From:Thailand
FAO area: Asia - Inland waters
Year: 1938
Range: -
Period: 1925-1949
Established in the wild: established, natural reproduction
Established in aquaculture:   -  natural reproduction
Significant ecological interactions: some - beneficial
Significant socio-economic effects: some - beneficial
Introduced by: individual
Reason: aquaculture
Other reason: ornamental
Comments: Has populated rivers and reservoirs and is regarded as a useful addition to the fauna of swampy areas. Recorded from Candaba Swamp and Pampanga River (Ref. 109918). Introduced by Dr. Eduardo Quisumbing (Ref. 4735). Used in the aquarium trade (Ref. 12157). Also Ref. 13364.     Ref:  Welcomme, R.L., 1988


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