International Introductions of
Carassius auratus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Canada | ||||
FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Range: | 1600 - 1699 | ||||
Period: | Pre 18th century | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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Comments: | Introduced in the 1600s (Ref. 1739). Released from aquaria and naturally reproducing in 3 provinces. No bad effects but may have caused decline in the local species. A popular aquarium fish, found in 100% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 12204. Ref: Courtenay, W.R. Jr. and D.A. Hensley, 1980 |
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