Common names:
Bighead carp, Kap kepala besar, Tongsan
Occurrence:
not established
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
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Importance:
minor commercial
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Ref: FAO, 1994
Aquaculture:
commercial
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Ref: FAO, 1997
Regulations:
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Ref:
Uses:
no uses
Comments:
Introduced in the 1800s (Ref. 1739). Fingerlings were stocked in the Durian Tunggal, Paya Nakoh and Ampang reservoirs and aquaculture is widespread. It has established in aquaculture through assisted/artificial reproduction but not the wild (Ref. 1739). Also Ref. 13364.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/my.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Welcomme, R.L., 1988
National Database:
