International Introductions of
Ameiurus nebulosus Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | European Network on Invasive Alien Species (NOBANIS) 2013 | ||||
To: | Ireland | ||||
FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Unknown | ||||
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Range: | - | ||||
Period: | unknown | ||||
Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | some - adverse | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | some - adverse | ||||
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Reason: | angling/sport | ||||
Other reason: | ornamental | ||||
Comments: | Established in open waters. Referred to as Ictalurus nebulosus (Ref. 1739). Potentially invasive through predation, competition, disease transmission and some socio economic impacts. Tolerant of very low dissolved oxygen levels and extremes of temperatures. Pollution tolerant (Ref. 93375). Ref: HolcĂk, J., 1991 |
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