Main Ref. |
Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006 |
To |
Singapore |
FAO area |
Pacific, Western Central |
van |
Taiwan Island (Prov. of China) |
FAO area |
|
Jaar |
|
Range |
1970 - 1974 |
Period |
1950-1974 |
Established in the Wild |
probably yes, self reproducing |
Established in Aquaculture |
rarely used |
Significant Ecological Interactions |
probably yes - adverse |
Significant Socio-economic Effects |
|
Introduced by |
unknown |
Reason |
aquaculture |
Other Reason |
|
Commentaar |
This species adapted well to tropical conditions which allow a higher production rate than in the temperate region. Its culture is lucrative but land intensive and it is therefore limited to two farms in Singapore. |