International Introductions of
Poecilia reticulata Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | FAO 1997 | ||||
To: | Hungary | ||||
FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Germany? | ||||
FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1924 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 1900-1924 | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, both | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | assisted/artificial reproduction | |||
Significant ecological interactions: | unknown - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | unknown - | ||||
Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
Reason: | ornamental | ||||
Other reason: | mosquito control | ||||
Comments: | Known to be reproducing but rarely found in natural waters (Ref. 6375). Reported to have established in many hots springs (Ref. 59043). Ref: HolcĂk, J., 1991 |
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