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International Introductions of Tridacna derasa
International Introductions of Tridacna derasa
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Cook Is.
FAO area Pacific, Eastern Central
From Palau
FAO area
Year 1986
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild probably no
Established in Aquaculture rarely used
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by government
Reason fisheries
Other Reason aquaculture
Comments This is the first introduction of T. derasa outside its native ranges in Polynesia. Heavy predation by Cymatium muricunum. A total of 4000 juveniles (3-4 monthes old) were introduced to the Cook Islands in 1986.
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