Nitellopsis obtusa
Nitellopsis obtusa
(starry stonewort)
Algae
Exotic

Impact ID4568
Impact TypeRecreation
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionRecreational uses (e.g., swimming, boating, and fishing) in shallow water will be impaired, and complaints of plant wash-ups from shoreline landowners will increase.
Reference36862
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationLake Simcoe

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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