International Introductions of   Cyprinus carpio
Introductions as compiled by FAO

Main Ref: FAO 1997
To: Canada
FAO area: America, North - Inland waters
From:USA
FAO area: America, North - Inland waters
Year: 1880
Range: -
Period: 19th century
Established in the wild: established, natural reproduction
Established in aquaculture:   - widely used natural reproduction
Significant ecological interactions: some - adverse
Significant socio-economic effects: some - beneficial
Introduced by: private sector
Reason: aquaculture
Other reason: diffused from other countries
Comments: Introduced by Reesor. Destroyed vegetation as well as competed for food, space and spawning grounds (Ref. 1995). Established in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia. A popular fish sold in live fish markets. Found in 2 out of 6 live fish markets near the Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 6399.     Ref:  Crossman, E.J., 1984


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