International Introductions of
Mayaheros urophthalmus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | FAO 1997 | ||||
To: | Florida, USA | ||||
FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Year: | 1983 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | unknown - | ||||
Introduced by: | unknown | ||||
Reason: | unknown | ||||
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Comments: | The exceptional tolerance of this species to salinity and water level changes suggests that the species will spread and become a permanent member of the Florida ichthyofauna. Also Ref. 13364, 84946. Ref: Loftus, W.F., 1987 |
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