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Species
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Distribution
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 Minnows (Phoxinus phoxinus)
Photo courtesy of Outer Hebrides Fisheries Trust
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Impacts
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Pathways
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- Translocated species native to England and Wales but not to Scotland.
- In oligotrophic areas their introduction has been associated with a dramatic decline in trout numbers.
- They compete with salmonids for food and space and prey on salmonid eggs and fry.
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- Use as livebait that are then discarded into waterbodies.
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Management
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Prevention
Do not introduce into the wild or transfer between waterbodies. Avoid use as livebait.
Physical Control
None
Chemical Control
None
Biological Control
None.
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Links
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Daisie Species Fact Sheet
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