First record of the Guppy (Poecilia reticulata Peters, 1859) in inlandwaters of Turkey
Abstract
The ever-increasing global trade of ornamental aquarium fishes is one of the most important pathways for aquatic invasion. Occurrence of ornamental freshwater fishes in natural freshwaters has been increasing in recent years. The ornamental trade accounts for a limited but steadily growing proportion of fish introductions to Turkish inlandwaters. In this study, Guppy, Peocilia reticulata, is recorded for the first time from natural inlandwaters of Turkey. P. reticulata was probably released into the wild, but is now established in aquifer of Çeşme-Ildır (İzmir).
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Hydrobiology
Journal Section
Short Communication
Authors
Gürel Türkmen
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0000-0002-2683-6258
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 15, 2019
Submission Date
August 5, 2019
Acceptance Date
September 30, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 36 Number: 4
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