Common names:
Anguille de vase, Anguille sombre, Puhi
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
common (usually seen)
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Ref: Keith, P., E. Vigneux and G. Marquet, 2002
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Uses:
no uses
Comments:
Found in Australes, Gambier, Tuamotu and Society Islands (Ref. 48622). Found in the Rapa Islands (Ref. 6784), Tahiti (Ref. 12754, 12790), Moorea, Rurutu, Tubuaï, Mangareva and Rangiroa (Ref. 12790). In high islands, it is usually restricted to lower freshwater reaches and to estuaries (Ref. 12790). Inhabits both running and stagnant waters (Ref. 12790). Occurs in running waters within a range of 0-20 m altitude (Ref. 12751). Also Ref. 6784, 12792, 12754.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/fp.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Marquet, G. and R. Galzin, 1991
National Database:
