International Introductions of
Ctenopharyngodon idella Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Argentina | ||||
FAO area: | America, South - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Japan | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1975 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | assisted/artificial reproduction | |||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | |||||
Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | weed control | ||||
Comments: | Originally released in a small lagoon in Buenos Aires province and has now adapted and spread. The actual range is not known (Ref. 56821). Introduction for aquaculture and weed control was unsuccessful (Ref. 1739, 13364). Ref: Vigliano, P.H. and G. Darrigran, 2002 |
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