International Introductions of
Carassius auratus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | South Africa | ||||
FAO area: | Africa-Inland Waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Range: | - | ||||
Period: | unknown | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | some - adverse | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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Comments: | Populations are widely dispersed. This species has been associated with the spread of harmful fish parasites (Ref. 6465). Ref: Welcomme, R.L., 1988 |
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