Impact ID9140
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionExperimental introduction of zander (Sander lucioperca) in a Norwegian lake reduced the pelagic refuge available for juvenile roach (Rutilus rutilus) and increased their availability to littoral predators. The effect is an alteration of the fish community towards dominance by littoral predators, perch (Perca fluviatilis) in this study.
Reference41849
Cost 
LocationLake Gjersjøen, Norway

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