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International Introductions of
Pethia conchonius Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Allen, G.R. 1989 | ||||
| To: | Australia | ||||
| FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | 1970 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Released into the wild by aquarium hobbyists. Common in several streams around Brisbane, particularly in the Seven Hills area (Ref. 5259). It is no longer present in Seven Hills Creek, Brisbane. Population died out due to free water being invaded by terrestrial grasses (R. J. McKay, pers. comm). Also Ref. 13364. Ref: McKay, R.J., 1984 | ||||
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