Occurrence | introduced | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Assumed to be introduced for aquaculture (Ref. 1739, 51823). Well-established populations throughout the country (Ref. 51823). Appears to have dominated reservoirs and man-made lakes. Not well received as a foodfish and has since become free-roaming, with feral populations inhabiting freshwater and low-salinity habitats. Locally called "Japanese fish" or "Java fish" due to its source of introduction. Also Ref. 2, 1739, 13364, 52035, 84946, 108093. |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html |