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    Details of this species in New Caledonia (Nouvelle Caledonie)
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Established
    Source: Keith, 2002.
    Arrival Date: 1955
    Introduction: Intentional
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    Threat to endangered species: The introduction of two tilapia species (Oreochromis mossambicus and Sarotherodon occidentalis) in 1955, followed by that of the largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in 1960, has led to a decrease in numbers of galaxias (Galaxias neocaledonicus). These introduced species preyed on the different stages of G. neocaledonicus (Keith 2002).
    Last Modified: 6/05/2005 9:59:54 a.m.
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