Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3699
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionNeogobius melanostomus was parasitized by 8 species, , half of which were in all 4 of the examined host species. Number of parasite species corresponded with the length of time the species had been present in the system, advantage gained from parasite release is mainly in the early stages of invasion and diminishes over a relatively short period
Reference34341
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationRiver Rhine

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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