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Ctenopharyngodon idella introduced to Egypt from China, Hong Kong SAR
Date of introduction: 1969
Ctenopharyngodon idellus  - Grass carp(=White amur)

FAO Names
En - Grass carp(=White amur), Fr - Carpe herbivore(=chinoise), Sp - Carpa china.

Introduction Profile
Introducer : Unknown
Reasons of Introduction : 1) aquaculture
Introduction Features
Status of the introduced species in the wild : Probably established
The introduced species is established through : Continuous restocking
Aquaculture use : Widely used
Reproduction in Aquaculture : Assisted/artificial reproduction
Ecological effects : Unknown
Type of Ecological effects : No Data
Socioeconomic effects : Unknown
Type of Socioeconomic effects : No Data
Source of data : Questionnaire
Bibliography
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