Impact ID6359
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionA review of the potential impacts of the rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) in the waters of the North Island of New Zealand concluded that rudd can compete for invertebrate food sources with native fishes. In addition, the omnivorous rudd can shift its diet to plants, unlike most native fishes.
Reference24361
Cost 
LocationNorth Island, New Zealand

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