International Introductions of
Cyprinus carpio carpio Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Chile | ||||
FAO area: | America, South - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Germany | ||||
FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1875 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 19th century | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | some - adverse | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | some - undecided | ||||
Introduced by: | |||||
Reason: | fisheries | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | Due to stunted growth, the objectives of introduction which was to establish new fishery was not met. Also blamed for ecological damage through egg consumption. Also Ref. 52860 Ref: Pérez, J.E., C. Alfonsi, M. Nirchio, C. Muñoz and J.A. Gómez, 2003 |
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