| Occurrence | introduced | ||
| Importance | Ref. | ||
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Introduced around 1970 in a stream fed by hot springs in Villach. Juveniles were observed to prey on invertebrates, adults on fish. Reported to form pairs during spawning. Female deposits eggs on exposed hard surfaces such as stones or wrrd. Both parents guard larvae and juveniles for 4-8 weeks (Ref. 59043). |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/au.html | ||