A review of introduction of common carp Cyprinus carpio in Pakistan: origin, purpose, impact and management

Common carp Cyprinus carpio was introduced from Thailand to Pakistan in 1964 for the purpose of aquaculture. Due to its high tolerance to temperature and turbidity, and prolific pond breeding habit, it was established promptly in most of natural inland waters, including rivers, lakes, streams, canal...

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Main Authors: Khan Muhammd Naeem, Shahzad Khurram, Chatta Ansar, Sohail Muhammad, Piria Marina, Treer Tomislav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-06-01
Series:Croatian Journal of Fisheries
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/cjf-2016-0016