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International Introductions of
Xiphophorus maculatus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | Australia | ||||
| FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | |||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | unknown | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | accidental | ||||
| Other reason: | ornamental | ||||
| Comments: | Also introduced for ornamental purposes (Ref. 48787). Accidentally released from aquaria and established populations are found in Brisbane region, Babinda, Tully and Gordonvale, Queensland. The spread of this species could have an adverse effect on endemic fishes (Ref. 12257). Also Ref. 12559. Ref: McKay, R.J., 1989 | ||||
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