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International Introductions of
Carassius auratus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | Canada | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Range: | 1600 - 1699 | ||||
| Period: | Pre 18th century | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | probably some - beneficial | ||||
| Introduced by: | private sector | ||||
| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Introduced in the 1600s (Ref. 1739). Released from aquaria and naturally reproducing in 3 provinces. No bad effects but may have caused decline in the local species. A popular aquarium fish, found in 100% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 12204. Ref: Courtenay, W.R. Jr. and D.A. Hensley, 1980 | ||||
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