International Introductions of
Nothobranchius guentheri Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Hawaii | ||||
FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
FAO area: | |||||
Year: | 1967 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
Established in the wild: | probably established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | |||||
Reason: | ornamental | ||||
Other reason: | mosquito control | ||||
Comments: | Introduced to Oahu. The result of introduction is unknown. This species was introduced into Oahu, Hawaii, ca. 1967 Ref. 1972). Imported and released by the Hawaii State Department of Health for possible use as mosquito control agents. Ref: Maciolek, J.A., 1984 |
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