International Introductions of   Ameiurus nebulosus
Introductions as compiled by FAO

Main Ref: FAO 1997
To: Poland
FAO area: Europe - Inland waters
From:Germany
FAO area: Europe - Inland waters
Year: 1885
Range: -
Period: 19th century
Established in the wild: established, natural reproduction
Established in aquaculture:   - rarely used  
Significant ecological interactions: some - adverse
Significant socio-economic effects: probably some - adverse
Introduced by: individual
Reason: aquaculture
Other reason: angling/sport
Comments: First released to ponds in the Western Pomeranian Province (Ref. 92885). Established in open waters like the Bug, Oder, Vistula, Warta and San rivers (Ref. 92885). Invaded slowly flowing waters, eutrophic lakes, clay-pits and canals. Expansion was assisted by intentional introductions carried out by angling associations, fish pond's owners, accidental mixture to stocking material of other species as well as use as libe bait (Ref. 92885). Tolerates oxygen deficit, unfavorable temperature and pollution. Severely displaced and competed with several species of limnophilous fishes (Ref. 55773). Also Ref. 93375.     Ref:  HolcĂ­k, J., 1991


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