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International Introductions of
Astronotus ocellatus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref.: | Coad, B.W. 1995 | ||||
| To | Ontario | ||||
| FAO area | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year | 1971 | ||||
| Range | - | ||||
| Period | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild | unknown, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | |||||
| Reason | ornamental | ||||
| Other reason | |||||
| Comments | A popular aquarium fish, found in 70% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Ref: | ||||
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