Reference List

This list includes references used to derive specimen records as well as those with scientific name Piaractus mesopotamicus listed in key words.

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REFTypeCut-and-Paste Reference
13010 Report Howells, R.G. 2001. Introduced non-native fishes and shellfishes in Texas waters: An updated list and discussion. TPWD.
38087 Journal Article Lacerda F. , C. Hayashi, C. M. Soares, and C. E. B. Fernandes. 2010. Influence of aquatic plants on the predation of Piaractus mesopotamicus larvae by Pantala flavescens. Acta Scientiarum. Biological Sciences 32(2):147-151.
854 Journal Article Logan, D.J., E.L. Bibles, and D.F. Markle. 1996. Recent collections of continental exotic aquarium fishes in Oregon and thermal tolerance of Oriental weatherfish and pirapatinga. California Fish and Game 82(2):66-80.


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