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International Introductions of
Gymnocephalus cernua Introductions as compiled by FAO |
| Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
| To: | UK | ||||
| FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
| From: | Unknown | ||||
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| Year: | 1982 | ||||
| Range: | - | ||||
| Period: | 1975-1999 | ||||
| Established in the wild: | established, natural reproduction | ||||
| Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
| Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
| Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
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| Reason: | accidental | ||||
| Other reason: | bait | ||||
| Comments: | Established in natural waters. Distribution has extended to even to Loch Lomond in Scotland where it poses a threat to a Coregonus lavaretus population which is one of only two in the whole of Scotland (Ref. 8931). The expansion in the native range by this species is attributed to their use by anglers as live bait for targeting the piscivorous pike Esox lucius (Ref. 101394). Ref: Holcík, J., 1991 | ||||
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