Oryzias latipes in Chinese Taipei
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence extirpated
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater No
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Extinct due to the introduction of Gambusia affinis. Rediscovered in I-Lan (Ref. 5193). Bioluminescent fish (product of flourescent protein extracted from jellyfish and attaching to DNA in embryonic fish) is being bred for aquarium enthusiasts. These are now being exported to other countries (Ref. 48567).

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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/tw.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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