International Introductions of Tridacna derasa
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Neth. Antilles (Bonaire)
FAO area Atlantic, Western Central
From Palau
FAO area
Year 1988
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason ornamental
Comments Eldredge 1994, in 1993 Fundashon Marcultura in Bonaire (Netherland Antilles) culturing this species. Spawning observed in home aquaria but not main facility.
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