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

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2377 Eriocheir sinensis Competition Observational Field Eriocheir sinensis has been observed showing dominance over crayfish in the wild while... 13531
2387 Eriocheir sinensis Competition Anecdotal N/A Eriocheir sinensis may compete with native species, as it is thought to compete with the... 14027
9184 Eriocheir sinensis Competition Anecdotal N/A Eriocheir sinensis may outcompete native freshwater crustaceans or other invertebrate... 42544
9254 Eriocheir sinensis Competition Observational Field Eriocheir sinensis compete for plant resources with both other omnivores and primary... 42796

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/26/2024].

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