Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis
(Chinese mitten crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Impact ID9249
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionNewly settled Eriocheir sinensis are primarily herbivores feeding on plant material and switch to an omnivorous diet feeding on macroinvertebrates and plant material within a few months.
Reference42796
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2024].

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