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International Introductions of
Mayaheros urophthalmus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Tan, B.C. and K.-S. Tan 2003 | ||||
| To: | Singapore | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Central America | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
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| Range: | 1990 - 2000 | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | none - | ||||
| Introduced by: | unknown | ||||
| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Common in slow flowing brackish habitats, reservoirs and ponds. Also found in the sea along the coasts. Very territorial and probably competes with other fish species for breeding territories. Eats snails, invertebrates, and small fish (Ref. 52035). Also Ref. 84946, 108093. Ref: Ng, T.H. and H.H. Tan, 2010 | ||||
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