International Introductions of
Cyprinus carpio Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Spain | ||||
FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Year: | |||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | Pre 18th century | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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Reason: | aquaculture | ||||
Other reason: | ornamental | ||||
Comments: | Introduced probably for monastic aquaculture. Very widespread and abundant. One of the most frequently found species in the pet and aquarium stores (Ref. 94564). Also Ref. 27761. Ref: Elvira, B., 1998 |
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