Impact ID9450
Impact TypeCommerce
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionWhile native gamefish do feed on the non-native Faxonius rusticus, due to its low ratio of soft tissue to hard exoskeleton, F. rusticus provides a lower quality of food than many of the native invertebrate species it replaces. This leads to slower fish growth and reduced survival.
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