Alosa aestivalis
Alosa aestivalis
(Blueback Herring)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Impact ID2798
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionBlueback Herring in the Great Lakes have the potential to impact size-selection of zooplankton, predate upon eggs, larvae, and juveniles of important recreational, commercial, or conservation fishes, and cause thiamine deficiency in predatory salmonids.
Reference14488
Great Lakes RegionNo
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