Ameiurus melas in Portugal
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Found in Tagus, Guadiana and Sado River basins (Ref. 57049). Its occurrence in Tagus River basin is probably due to natural spread of individuals from Spanish populations while episodic translocations could explain its presence in Guadiana and Sado River basins (Ref. 57049).

States/Provinces
States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist Portugal
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/po.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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