FAO 1997
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USA |
America, North - Inland waters |
South America |
America, South - Inland waters |
1952 |
- |
1950-1974 |
established, natural reproduction |
- |
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unknown - |
probably some - beneficial |
unknown |
ornamental |
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Reintroduced in 1958. Introduced through deliberate release from an aquarium fish farm. Established in Florida and Mississippi (Ref. 1987 and 1999). 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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