International Introductions of Pontastacus leptodactylus
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Karimpour, M., M.M. Harlioglu and O. Aksu, 2011
To Arass water reservoir
FAO area Asia - Inland waters
From Anzali Lagoon
FAO area Asia - Inland waters
Year 1988
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild yes, continuous stocking
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by government
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason aquaculture
Comments Iranian Fisheries Research Organization introduced 20, 000 crayfish, 15-25 g in weight. Subsequent introduction was performed between 1997 and 1998 on the determination of population dynamics and MSY (maximum sustainable yield).
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