Hemichromis letourneuxi
Hemichromis letourneuxi
(African Jewelfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3007
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionIn aquarium trials native Florida prey animals (Gambusia holbrooki, Jordanella floridae, Lucania goodei, Poecilia latipinna, Heterandia Formosa, and Palaemonetes paludosus) were less active in the presence of Hemichromis letourneauxi as well as the native predator Lepomis gulosus, but otherwise did not show much anti-predator response.
Reference19660
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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