Parachromis managuensis in Puerto Rico
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations restricted Ref. Grana, F., 2007
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Recorded from Lajas Irrigation Canal since 1998-2007. Aquarium trade of guapote tigre is illegal in the country. The species was used for a while to stock ponds in private lands. Introduced by the University of Puerto Rico to stock in private agricultural and industrial ponds (Felix Grana, pers. comm.).

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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/rq.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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