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International Introductions of
Ameiurus melas Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | France | ||||
| FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | USA | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1871 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 19th century | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | natural reproduction | |||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
| Other reason: | research | ||||
| Comments: | Assumed to be introduced for aquaculture. Very common in ponds and canals all over the country. Referred to as Ictalurus melas (from Welcomme's database). Also Ref. 31755. Ref: | ||||
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