International Introductions of Rochia nilotica
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Tonga
FAO area
From Fiji Islands
FAO area
Year 1992
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild probably yes, self reproducing
Established in Aquaculture rarely used
Significant Ecological Interactions no
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by international organization
Reason fisheries
Other Reason aquaculture
Comments Only 200 pcs. were imported and released. Therefore it is assumed to take longer before we can confirm its successfulness.
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