International Introductions of
Trichopodus trichopterus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Rixon, C.A.M., I.C. Duggan, N.M.N. Bergeron, A. Ricciardi and H.J. Macisaac 2005 | ||||
To: | USA | ||||
FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Southeast Asia | ||||
FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
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Range: | - | ||||
Period: | unknown | ||||
Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
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Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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Comments: | Accidentally released from aquaria and was found occasionally in Florida but it is not known if self-breeding populations exist. Species failed to become established in Florida (Ref. 6029). A popular aquarium fish, found in 75% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 13364. Ref: Welcomme, R.L., 1988 |
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