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International Introductions of
Amphilophus citrinellus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Grana, F. 2007 | ||||
| To: | Puerto Rico | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | USA | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
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| Range: | 1990 - 1995 | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | some - undecided | ||||
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| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Known from Loíza, Cañabón & Cañaboncito Rivers, Guajataca, Loíza, Dos Bocas and La Plata Reservoirs since 1995-2007. It is an aggressive species capable of competing with other predators, such as largemouth bass, peacock bass, and Oscars. Hybridizes with various other cichlid species. A popular fish in the local aquarium trade. Sportfishermen complain that it is displacing peacock bass and largemouth bass, however it is becoming a popular sportfish itself. Frequently confused with A. labiatus. Ref: Grana, F., 2007 | ||||
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