Invasive Species Ireland

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Chinese mitten crab

Eriocheir sinensis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Threatens ecosystem functioning and protected species.

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Crayfish plague

Aphanomyces astaci

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Destruction of the native White - Clawed Crayfish population

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Pacific or Pink humpback salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Has a high reproductive rate. May predate on native plankton, crustaceans and smaller fish.

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Invasive Species Ireland