Cyprinus carpio in Puerto Rico
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Reintroduced in 1990-1995 from the USA. Popular in the country as aquarium fishes and as ornamentals for ponds. Wild populations used in sportfishing. Introduced by the aquarium industry and by the University of Puerto Rico. Known from Cidra, Guajataca and Loiza Reservoirs (Felix Grana pers. comm.).

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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