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appreciated in the context of the widespread poverty and hunger, which were the aftermath of the war. Other specimens were imported in 1981 from the Republic of South Africa (RSA) for the purpose of studying cross-breeding. In Taiwan, this species was initially crossed with 0. niloticus male. The result is a popular hybrid with rapid growth, large size and much better appearance (Kuo 1969). The Taiwanese call this hybrid "fu so yu", fu so meaning "lucky, longlife". Salmo gairdneri Salmo gairdneri or rainbow trout was first introduced from Japan in 1957. Three thousand fertilized eggs of this species were released into a reservoir, where most probably perished. In 1959 and 1960, 200,000 'eyed' eggs were introduced (each year), but again, all perished. Finally, in 1961, 50,000 'eyed' eggs were imported, hatched and reared to adult stage at Ma-Lin, a research station of the Lukang Branch of the Taiwan Fisheries <strong>Research</strong> Institute TFRI) (Chen 1976). This hatchery has been in operation from that time until the present. Aside from this research hatchery, a number of commercial hatcheries for this species also currently exist in Taiwan. The difficulties encountered in its culture in Taiwan have to do mainly with the need for an adequate cold water supply. It commands a good price, but the volume of production is limited by the lack of appropriate culture areas, i.e., those with abundant supply of cold water, and this also limits expansion. Tilapia zulu Introduced from RSA in 1963 by Tang, Tilapia zulu or redbelly tilapia never gained much popularity due to its small size, slow growth and aggressive behavior towards other fish (Chen 1976; Liao and Chen 1983). Also, it does not taste very good and is not suited for polyculture. The main reason for its introduction was to cross-breed it with 0. rnossambiciis. T. zulu is relatively cold-resistant as compared with 0. mossambicus, and it was hoped that a more coldresistant hybrid would result. Sixteen fish had been introduced but the species never did become popular for culture. 0. niloticus 0. niloticus or Nile tilapia was introduced from Japan by Yu and Imai in 1966 (Chen 1976; Liao and Chen 1983). Fifty-six individuals were originally introduced. By itself, 0. niloticus makes a fine culture species, and it also produces good results when crossed with 0. mossambicus. But so far, the best result is achieved when it is crossed with 0. aureus males; predominantly male and much larger offspring are produced. 103
104 Pangasius sutchi Pan gasius sutchi or pangasius catfish was introduced from Thailand in 1969 by Ling (Chen 1976). It cannot tolerate the cooler climate of Taiwan, but it has high tolerance for low oxygen content. It is quite palatable and larger than the local species of catfish, Clarias fuscus. Also, it has a very efficient conversion rate, even if it is given only tilapia feed. However, its acceptability has suffered somewhat because people mistake it for the sea catfish, Anus maculatus (Thunberg), which closely resembles it in appearance , but which is of much poorer quality. After its introduction, it was experimentally cultured at a government-run pilot farm. At present, though, it has come to be used more as an ornamental fish than a food fish. Clarias batrachus Clarias batrachus or walking catfish was introduced in 1972 from Thailand (Chen 1976). It is known for its fast growth rate. One fish can reach up to 2 kg in one year. Although C. batrachus is also generally regarded as a pest (Welcomme 1984), it has nonetheless achieved considerable popularity. It has apparently cross-bred with the native species C. fuscus, resulting in a hybrid that has spread all over Taiwan, to such an extent that C. fuscus is now in danger of extinction. 0. aureus 0. aureus or blue tilapia was introduced from Israel in 1974 by Liao, Huang and Tseng with the assistance of Pruginin (Chen 1976; Liao and Chen 1983). The 83 specimens imported were intended for obtaining all-male offspring when crossed with 0. niloticus females. The resulting hybrid is now the tilapia mainly cultured in Taiwan; it provides a fine example of success achieved with exotic aquatic species. Annual production of this hybrid currently.exceeds 50,000 tonnes. Ictalurus punctatus Ictalurus punctatus or channel catfish was introduced from the U.S.A. in the mid 70's. However, the warmer climate in Taiwan is not very suitable for its culture. It is also very sensitive to water quality, such as that resulting from pollution. Not being so popular, this species is no longer cultured. Anguilla anguilla Anguilla anguilla or European or French eel was introduced to Taiwan around 1976 (Chen 1976). It is native to Europe and at the time of its introduction, it was considered as a promising species for culture. Although A. japonica, the native species, is a good culture species, and the technology for raising it was well understood by the local aquaculturists, the inability to produce adequate quantities of this species prompted the introduction of A. anguilla.
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The Introduction of Exotic Aquatic
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Introduction This special publicati
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12 Arthington 1988; Lloyd 1987); G.
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24 Table 2. Translocations of indig
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26 MELANOTAENIIDAE Melanotaenia spl
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28 ELEOTRIDAE - GUDGEONS Hypseleotr
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30 POECILIIDAE - LIVEBEARERS Gambus
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32 References Allen, G.R. 1982. A F
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34 Robinson, S.E. 1982. The ecology
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38 northern Japan, settled off Dali
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40 Table 1. The exotic aquatic food
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42 Table 2. The preliminary list of
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Impact of Exotic Aquatic Species in
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Table 1. Salinonids introduced into
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Grass carp The grass carp, Ctenopha
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Table 4. Total catch and tilapia yi
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Page 79 and 80: 68 Table 1. Continued Taxonomic Sta
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Page 85 and 86: 74 Table 1. Fate of the introduced
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Page 89 and 90: 78 Pearl Spot The pearl spot, Etrop
Page 91 and 92: 80 Trengganu Enactment No. 8 of 196
Page 93 and 94: 82 References Annual Fisheries Stat
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Page 97 and 98: 86 Discussion and Recommendations E
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Page 101 and 102: Table 1. Continued Diseases/Parasit
Page 103 and 104: 92 Fisheries (Piranhas) Rules 1971,
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Page 132 and 133: Present Status of the Exotic Specie
Page 134 and 135: Table 1 a. Exotic fishes introduced
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Appendix V Existing Legislation or
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