| Main Ref. | Naser, M.D., M.O. Son and A.G. Yasser, 2011 |
| To | Garmat Ali River |
| FAO area | Asia - Inland waters |
| From | unknown |
| FAO area | |
| Year | 2008 |
| Range | |
| Period | 1975-present |
| Established in the Wild | |
| Established in Aquaculture | |
| Significant Ecological Interactions | |
| Significant Socio-economic Effects | |
| Introduced by | |
| Reason | diffused from other countries |
| Other Reason | other reasons |
| Comments | It was first recorded in Garmat Ali River in 2008. It was also found in the Shatt al-Arab basin. Introduction to the region is most likely secondary expasion from adjoining water bodies, or is transferred via waterfowl migrations. |