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International Introductions of
Poecilia reticulata Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Allen, G.R. 1991 | ||||
| To: | Papua New Guinea | ||||
| FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | 1967 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1950-1974 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | mosquito control | ||||
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| Comments: | Accidentally released from aquaria. Established around Port Moresby. Abundant in some parts of the Goldie River and its smaller tributaries. Considered a pest to native fauna because of its prolific breeding habits (Ref. 2847). Ref: Welcomme, R.L., 1988 | ||||
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