Poecilia reticulata in Hong Kong
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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 abundant (always seen in some numbers) Ref. Chan, J.C.F., A.H.F. Tsang, S.-M. Yau, T.C.H. Hui, A. Lau, H.H. Tan, B.W. Low, D. Dudgeon and J.H. Liew, 2023
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Established in many parts of Hong Kong. Released by the government for mosquito control during the 1940s. Escapees or discards from the aquarium trade also contributed to its spread (Ref. 129032).

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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/hk.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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