Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
(Pond Loach)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID2421
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Washington State Chironomidae (midge) larva and pupae, amphipods (scuds), and cladocerans (water fleas) made up 96.3% of Misgurnus anguillicaudatus diet by wet weight.
Reference1872
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationLake Washington watershed, Washington State, USA

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/9/2024].

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