Typha angustifolia
Typha angustifolia
(narrow-leaved cattail)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID6265
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionT. angustifolia significantly decreased fish abundance and species richness in wetlands in comparison to the native cattail. T. angustifolia fish communities were dominated by hypoxia tolerant mudminnows.
Reference34028
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationSt. Ignace Marsh, Lake Huron, Michigan, USA

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/9/2024].

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