Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Originally confined to rivers of eastern England between Yorkshire and Thames, it is now widespread in England and parts of Wales. It has been widely distributed due to its popularity as an anglers' fish (Ref. 32747). Locally introduced in rivers Wear, Tees and Medway and most western drainages of England (Ref. 59043). Also Ref. 32747, 90052. |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html |