Impact ID6683
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe biggest impact Leuciscus leuciscus has had on invaded systems is the impact is has on native salmonids. They occupy the same habitats and have significantly similar feeding habits. Efforts to conserve salmonoids by creating suitable breeding grounds have been hampered. Dace used these breeding grounds intended for salmon breeding which reduced the amount of available breeding grounds for salmon.
Reference42042
Cost 
LocationIreland

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