International Introductions of
Poecilia reticulata Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Canada | ||||
FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Year: | |||||
Range: | 1960 - 1969 | ||||
Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
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Reason: | ornamental | ||||
Other reason: | accidental | ||||
Comments: | Introduced in the 1960s. Accidentally released from aquaria. Previously confined to hot springs in Alberta. This population is now thought to be extinct. A popular aquarium fish, found in 95% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 12204. Ref: Crossman, E.J., 1984 |
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