International Introductions of Trionyx sinensis
Introductions as compiled by FAO
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.
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