Reported Occurrences of Ciguatera Poisoning

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Country Distribution Frequency Remarks Reference
Tonga not stated not stated   Lewis, N.D.,1986
Marquesas Islands not stated not stated reported from Hiva Oa, Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka Lewis, N.D.,1986
Tuvalu not stated not stated Funafuti Dalzell, P.,1991
Tuvalu not stated not stated Niutao Island Dalzell, P.,1991
Tuvalu not stated not stated Nanumea Dalzell, P.,1991
Samoa not stated not stated reported from Tutuila, Upolu, Savai'I Lewis, N.D.,1986
French Polynesia not stated not stated reported from Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Bora Bora Lewis, N.D.,1986
FSM not stated not stated Yap; origin of fish: Falolop , Ulithi Dalzell, P.,1991
FSM not stated not stated Yap; origin of fish: Falolop Dalzell, P.,1991
FSM not stated not stated Yap; origin of fish: Mogmog reef, Ulithi Dalzell, P.,1991
Nauru not stated not stated Nauru; origin of fish: Anibare Dalzell, P.,1991
Marshall Is not stated not stated Majuro; origin of fish: Mae Namu Island Dalzell, P.,1991
FSM not stated not stated Yap Dalzell, P.,1991
FSM not stated not stated Yap; origin of fish: Between Momag to Asor Islands, Ulithi Dalzell, P.,1991
Tuamoto Islands not stated not stated reported from Takaroa, Manini, Rangiroa, other Lewis, N.D.,1986
Fiji not stated not stated   Lewis, N.D.,1986
FSM not stated not stated Yap; origin of fish: Asor Ulithi Dalzell, P.,1991
FSM not stated not stated Pohnpei Dalzell, P.,1991
Vanuatu not stated not stated   Lewis, N.D.,1986
New Caledonia not stated not stated   Lewis, N.D.,1986
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