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    Details of this species in Tana River
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Established
    Source: FAO 1997, in FishBase 2010
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    Impacts:
    Reduction in native biodiversity: The common carp has replaced native tilapias as dominant species in Mazinga Reservoir in Tana River; it is criticised for its digging habits (FishBase 2009).
    Last Modified: 10/12/2009 3:48:36 p.m.
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