Basic information | ||
Scientific name | Aristichthys nobilis | (No picture) |
Major synonym | Hypophthalmichthys nobilis | |
Common names | Striped bighead | |
Higher taxon | Cyprinidae, Cypriniformes, Actinopterygii | |
Natural range | S continental China, Laos, Viet Nam. | |
Habitat | Lake or pond, stream. |
Invasion information | ||
Range in Japan | Established in Kasumigaura and Kitaura Lakes and Tonegawa and Edogawa river systems. Also introduced to Yodogawa RIver, without establishment. | |
Origin | China | |
Date | 1878. In 1943 and 1945, introduced to Tonegawa River. | |
Route | Accidental introduction (with fishery products). | |
Impact | Unknown impact. | |
Regulation in Japan | Capture of this species is regulated by several local governments. | |
Introduced range in other countries | Israel, Europe, Middle East, Russia, C Asia, SE Asia, USA, Mexico, Argentine, etc. |
Reference | Notes |
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