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    Details of this species in Honduras
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Not specified
    Occurrence: Reported as captive/cultivated
    Source: Welcomme 1988, Bartley 2006 in FishBase 2009
    Arrival Date: 1956
    Introduction: Intentional
    Species Notes for this Location:
    The common carp was introduced into Honduras from Nicaragua in 1956 for aquaculture (FishBase 2009). It is not established in the wild, however, it is used for aquaculture (FishBase 2009).
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    Last Modified: 10/12/2009 3:48:37 p.m.
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