International Introductions of
Xiphophorus maculatus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Barton, M and C. Wilmhoff 1996 | ||||
To: | Bahamas | ||||
FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Range: | - | ||||
Period: | unknown | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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Reason: | unknown | ||||
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Comments: | Presence in the country may be a result of accidental or deliberate introduction. No Gambusia spp. were found where Xiphophorus maculatus was abundant. Might represent a case of competitive exclusion in which Xiphophorus replaces Gambusia in low salinity habitats. Found in the Paradise Island, New Providence. Ref: Barton, M and C. Wilmhoff, 1996 |
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