International Introductions of
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Taiwan | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Thailand | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1969 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | individual | ||||
Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | Introduced by Ling from Indonesia. Not adapted to the cooler climate of Taiwan and although it has some potential for aquaculture, it is maintained mainly as an ornamental species. Ref: |
Update record Fish Introductions Table |