| Occurrence | introduced | ||
| Importance | of no interest | Ref. | Billard, R., 1997 |
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Widely distributed in the Rhône, the Loire and the Seine (Ref. 30578). Intentionally introduced as food for predatory fishes reared in hatcheries (Ref. 97733). Is considered a pest in culture ponds where it competes with cultured species like Cyprinus carpio. (Ref. 30578). No scientific study has proven a negative effect of this species on native species (Ref. 40476). |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html | ||