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Review of the negative influences of non-native salmonids on native fish species

August 5, 2013

Non-native salmonids are often introduced into areas containing species of concern, yet a comprehensive overview of the short- and long-term consequences of these introductions is lacking in the Great Plains. Several authors have suggested that non-native salmonids negatively inflfluence species of concern. The objective of this paper is to review known interactions between non-native salmonids and native fifishes, with a focus on native species of concern. After an extensive search of the literature, it appears that in many cases non-native salmonids do negatively inflfl uence species of concern (e.g., reduce abundance and alter behavior) via different mechanisms (e.g., predation and competition). However, there are some instances in which introduced salmonids have had no perceived negative inflfl uence on native fifi shes. Unfortunately, the majority of the literature is circumstantial, and there is a need to experimentally manipulate these interactions.

Publication Year 2013
Title Review of the negative influences of non-native salmonids on native fish species
Authors Kelly C. Turek, Mark A. Pegg, Kevin L. Pope
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Great Plains Research
Index ID 70041339
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Coop Res Unit Seattle