Impact ID | 9416 |
Impact Type | Predation/Herbivory |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | Faxonius rusticus prey on threatened, native bivalves in northeastern United States. Although native crayfish also prey on these bivalves, F. rusticus can live at very high densities so the threat of increased predator populations can harm already threatened unionid populations. |
Reference | 17653 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
Cost | |
Location | Susquehanna River, New York |