Eriocheir sinensis
Eriocheir sinensis
(Chinese mitten crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic
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8 results for Eriocheir sinensis (Chinese mitten crab)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2386 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal N/A Eriocheir sinensis may impact native species thorough predation. 14027
2400 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal N/A Eriocheir sinensis can cause damage to aquatic vegetation while feeding. 15832
9183 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal N/A Eriocheir sinensis may eat native freshwater crustaceans or other invertebrate species. 42544
9249 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Newly settled Eriocheir sinensis are primarily herbivores feeding on plant material and... 42796
9250 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Observational Field In San Francisco Bay, Eriocheir sinensis relied strongly on invertebrate prey in tidal... 42796
9251 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory In mesocosm experiments, Eriocheir sinensis reduced densities of various... 42796
9252 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Eriocheir sinensis predate on eggs of various fish species which can affect the... 42796
9253 Eriocheir sinensis Predation/Herbivory Observational Field In the Lower River Rhine, Eriocheir sinensis act as ominovres consuming a lot of plant... 42796

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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