Colossoma macropomum in Puerto Rico
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
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Recorded from LoĆ­za and Cidra Reservoirs in 1995-2007. Popular as aquarium fishes, and for stocking large agricultural and industrial ponds. It is also becoming a popular sportfish. Introduced by the aquarium trade and the University of Puerto Rico.

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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