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International Introductions of
Poecilia latipinna Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | Australia | ||||
| FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Singapore | ||||
| FAO area: | Asia - Inland waters | ||||
| Year: | 1969 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
| Introduced by: | |||||
| Reason: | mosquito control | ||||
| Other reason: | ornamental | ||||
| Comments: | Also introduced for ornamental purposes (Ref. 48787). The spread of this species could have an adverse effect on endemic fishes (Ref. 12257). Populations established in Queensland where the species is regarded as undesirable. Also established in Hervey Bay and Sandgate Lagoon, Brisbane. Also Ref. 12559. Ref: McKay, R.J., 1989 | ||||
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