Impact ID | 1969 |
Impact Type | Disease/Parasites/Toxicity |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | A lionfish in the Atlantic ocean was found to hardbor the parasite Serrasentis sagittifer, a parasite recorded in the lionfish's native range, but novel to the Atlantic. Introduced parasites have the potential to infects native fish. |
Reference | 30830 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
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