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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