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International Introductions of
Siganus luridus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Schembri, P.J., A. Deidun and M.A. Falzon 2012 | ||||
| To: | Malta | ||||
| FAO area: | Mediterranean and Black Sea | ||||
| From: | Red Sea | ||||
| FAO area: | Indian Ocean, Western | ||||
| Year: | 2002 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 2000-present | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | Lessepsian migration | ||||
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| Comments: | A lessepsian migrant. Six individuals captured in October 2006 (Ref. 95694). Not a common species in the area; observed underwater (A. Buttigieg, pers. Comm.). "During 2002, 5 specimens of this species have been observed regularly by myself and many other divers at the Blue Grotto Valley". A. Buttigieg. "In 2003, 9 specimens are being seen Dailyby myself and other divers at the same site." A. Buttigieg. Also Ref. 93646, 95699, 95771. Ref: | ||||
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