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    Details of this species in Buada Lagoon
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Not specified
    Occurrence: Established
    Source: Adams et. al, 2000; FAO, 2004.
    Arrival Date: 1960s
    Introduction: Intentional
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) were introduced for mosquito control, now established in the wild. Tilapia caused the collapse of milkfish aquaculture.
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    Impacts:
    Economic/Livelihoods: Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) have caused the collapse of milkfish aquaculture.
    Last Modified: 6/05/2005 9:59:54 a.m.
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