Impact ID5920
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionAccording to stable isotope analysis, silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) had overlapping trophic niches with other fish species in the Missouri River. Its highest overlap was with bigmouth buffalo (93.6%), followed by gizzard shad (90.6%) and American paddlefish(35.4%). Overall, bighead carps trophic overlap with native species was 71% on average. This competition could have negative effects on native fish species.
Reference40680
Cost 
LocationMissouri River, USA

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