Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5802
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionSilver car, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, had a direct negative impact on the abundance of adult sport fish. The suggested mechanism for decline was thought to be competition for zooplankton and reducing juvenile sport fish recruitment.
Reference40374
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationMississippi River and La Grange Reach

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