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Potential for Lungfish introduction in U.S.?
In preparing for a class I'm going to teach, I thought of something. I know there is a lot of worry about the introduction in the U.S.of the northern snakehead fish that are from Asia. The Snakehead can survive out of water for a time and wallow (not walk) to other bodies of water. Because they are such a voracious predator is why it is feared. I was wondering if there is any "worry" about the Lungfishes that are natives of South America, Australia and Africa getting introduced into the U.S.? Are they not a popular aquarium or food fish so don't end up in the U.S. and getting released? Are they not as serious a predator as the snakehead? The Lungfish can survive in mud with no water. But since they can't wallow to another body of water over land, are they not a threat?
Just thought I'd throw my thoughts out there and see if anyone had some answers.
I think you misunderstood me. I CERTAINLY don't want to introduce any non-native species! I was just wondering if it was likely that any lungfish could be introduced by accident or by ignorant aquarium enthusiest dumping unwanted fish.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I wouldn't want to harbor any non native species, but that is just me. I know that there are people out there harboring some pretty exotic pets. As far as introduction - like actually stocking a lake or river or pond with a non native species - there are very strict regulations on importing fish for stocking. If you wanted to "introduce" a species in significant enough of a number for them to survive and breed on their own, I would suggest getting an import permit and making sure that your stock - even if it is just eggs - is certified disease free. Otherwise you will be in serious jeopardy of breaking environmental and agricultural law, via the Fish Inspection Act of Canada or applicable acts in your home country.
- 4 years ago
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