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International Introductions of
Astronotus ocellatus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | Australia | ||||
| FAO area: | Oceania - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | unknown | ||||
| Established in the wild: | not established, | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | - | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | ornamental | ||||
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| Comments: | Assumed to be introduced as an ornamental fish. Introduced to several urban creeks in Queensland. Unlikely to survive winter temperatures (Ref. 13364). Ref: McKay, R.J., 1989 | ||||
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