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International Introductions of
Pethia conchonius Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Rixon, C.A.M., I.C. Duggan, N.M.N. Bergeron, A. Ricciardi and H.J. Macisaac 2005 | ||||
| To: | USA | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | India | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
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| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | unknown | ||||
| Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | |||||
| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Found in natural waters of Florida but probably not breeding. Referred to as Barbus conchonius (Ref. 1739). A popular aquarium fish, found in 70% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 13364. Ref: Courtenay, W.R. Jr., D.A. Hensley, J.N. Taylor and J.A. McCann, 1984 | ||||
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