International Introductions of   Cyprinus carpio
Introductions as compiled by FAO

Main Ref: FAO 1997
To: Bolivia
FAO area: America, South - Inland waters
From:Mexico
FAO area: America, North - Inland waters
Year: 1946
Range: -
Period: 1925-1949
Established in the wild: established, natural reproduction
Established in aquaculture:   - widely used natural reproduction
Significant ecological interactions: unknown -
Significant socio-economic effects: probably some -
Introduced by: government
Reason: aquaculture
Other reason:  
Comments: Introduced also for ornamental purposes; used as cheap food. In general the Bolivian Government through its institutions has given little emphasis to the development of the fishculture of tropical species, zone of the country which moreover counts about 500 native species, very economical through fishing. At present in the department of Santa Cruz, the fishculture station El Prado is functional and produces the common carp and big headed carp. In general the national market for this species is nevertheless reduced.     Ref:  FAO, 1997


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