Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3924
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationField
Impact Descriptionauthor speculates shift from alewife to round goby may result in biomagnification of toxins via dreissenids->round goby -> lake trout
Reference35109
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationGreat Lakes, Lake Michigan

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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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