International Introductions of Pinctada maxima
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Kiribati
FAO area
From Papua New Guinea, Australia (Torres Strait)
FAO area
Year 1904
Range
Period 1900-1924
Established in the Wild no
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by private sector
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments Eldredge 1994. Oysters placed in lagoon on Christmas Island, unsuccessful.
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