| Impact ID | 2578 |
| Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | Algal grazing by Pterygoplichthys spp. leads to lost cover and reduced quality of habitat for algae-dwelling invertebrates, lost spawning habitat for phytophilic fishes, and lost food sources for other grazing animals. |
| Reference | 26745 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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