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International Introductions of
Betta splendens Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Lever, C. 1996 | ||||
| To: | Dominican Republic | ||||
| FAO area: | America, North - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | 1979 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | accidental | ||||
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| Comments: | During hurricane 'David', B. splendens escaped, presumably from a tropical fish farm or a private aquarist, into the polluted waters of the Rio Ozama where they are now abundant. Ref: Lever, C., 1996 | ||||
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