Occurrence | introduced | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | ornamental | ||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Introduced into an isolated habitat in Alberta; the species could not normally exist in Canada (Ref. 52559). A popular aquarium fish, found in 80% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). |
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States/Provinces | Alberta (introduced) | ||
States/Provinces Complete? | Yes | ||
National Checklist | |||
Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html |