Introduction and present status of exotic carp in Africa |
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Authors: | J Moreau B Costa-Pierce |
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Affiliation: | Fisheries Department, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (ENSA), Toulouse Cedex, France;Mauna Loa Research Institute, P.O.Box 1050, Volcano Hawai'i Island, 96785 Hawai, USA |
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Abstract: | This paper presents a review of all introductions of various carp species: Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (L.), but also major Chinese and Indian carp into Africa. The historical background of the present situation of carp culture is provided for 16 African countries. This contribution shows that, despite important efforts at aquaculture and fisheries development, carp production remains at a very low level except in Egypt. Various consequences of carp introductions are also discussed. |
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