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Recommended Article 4 - Freshwater Giant Prawn

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  • Species of the freshwater prawn genus Macrobrachium are distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
  • Predominant species being produced is Macrobrachium rosenbergii.
  • Macrobrachium rosenbergii is indigenous to South and Southeast Asia, northern Oceania, and the western Pacific islands.
  • This species has been transferred from their natural location to many parts of the world.
  • This transfered initially for research purposes and ultimately for commercial production.
Details can be found HERE

Info 1 - Common Carp

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  • Heavy-bodied minnow with barbels on either side of the upper jaw.
  • Color varies from brassy green or yellow, to golden brown, or even silvery.
  • The belly is usually yellowish-white.
  • The dorsal fin with 17-21 rays, and the anal fin both have a heavy toothed spine.
  • Individuals 12-25 inches in length and weighing up to 8-10 pounds are common, although they can grow much larger.
  • May live in excess of 47 years and weigh over 75 pounds.
  • World record was landed in 1987 from Lac de St. Cassien, France, and weighed in at 75 pounds 11 ounces.

Details can be found HERE

Recommended Article 2 - Better freshwater fish farming in Zambia

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  • This manual is an adaptation for Zambian conditions.
  • Has been compiled from four titles of the FAO Better Farming Series.
  • This version has been prepared by the FAO Fish Culture Development Project in Zambia for the use of extension workers dealing with small scale fish farmers.
Details can be found HERE