Occurrence | introduced | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Recorded from LoĆza and Cidra Reservoirs in 1995-2007. Popular as aquarium fishes, and for stocking large agricultural and industrial ponds. It is also becoming a popular sportfish. Introduced by the aquarium trade and the University of Puerto Rico. |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
National Checklist | |||
Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/rq.html |