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International Introductions of
Helostoma temminckii Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | USA | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Java | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
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| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | unknown | ||||
| Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
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| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Accidentally released from aquaria and recorded only from Florida. Species failed to become established in the USA (Ref. 6029). A popular aquarium fish, found in 60% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Ref: Courtenay, W.R. Jr. and C.R. Robins, 1973 | ||||
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