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International Introductions of
Poecilia reticulata Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | FAO 1997 | ||||
| To: | Malawi | ||||
| FAO area: | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | 1984 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | probably not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | probably none - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - adverse | ||||
| Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
| Reason: | accidental | ||||
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| Comments: | Escapees from capital hotel (Lilongwe) fish pond established dense population in tributary of Lilongwe river immediately below hotel. Hotel altered drainage and population is believed to have died out as tributary is not permanent. Ref: FAO, 1997 | ||||
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