Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3698
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact Descriptionhigh natural infection parameters of B. polymorphus in native cyprinids and non-native gobies compared to data from the period prior to goby establishment. However, development in the definitive host of flukes recovered from gobies was reduced, showing higher mortality, delayed maturity and lower egg production, in comparison with parasites from native hosts.
Reference34340
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationRiver Morova

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