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International Introductions of
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Grana, F. 2007 | ||||
| To: | Puerto Rico | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | 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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