International Introductions of
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref.: | Grana, F. 2007 | ||||
To | Puerto Rico | ||||
FAO area | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
von: | Unknown | ||||
FAO area | |||||
Jahr | |||||
Range | 2000 - 2005 | ||||
Period | 2000-present | ||||
Established in the wild | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions | unknown - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects | some - beneficial | ||||
Introduced by: | |||||
Reason | ornamental | ||||
Other reason | |||||
Kommentare | Known from the Cañas River, a tributary of Loíza Reservoir. Chinese algae-eaters are popular in Puerto Rico as aquarium fishes. Reported as established in 2007. Ref: Grana, F., 2007 |
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