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International Introductions of
Xiphophorus hellerii Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | FAO 1997 | ||||
| To: | Canada | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | 1971 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | probably not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | unknown | ||||
| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Accidentally released from aquaria and found to be reproducing, however, populations are unstable in Alberta. Found to be not established (Ref. 6399). A popular aquarium fish, found in 85% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 2000 and 12204. Ref: Crossman, E.J., 1984 | ||||
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