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Zander
Stizostedion lucioperca
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Description:
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Facts:
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First appearing in the Fenland waters in the early 1960's, it is a voracious predator of other fish species. It has been accused of causing damage to non-predatory fish stocks but firm evidence is difficult to prove. It is hated and loved by anglers in almost equal measure and has rapidly spread through each river system it has gained access to. In the UK specimens have been caught weighing up to 19lb plus. |
Introduced: |
First
Introduced Woburn 1878
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Origin:
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Mainland
Europe
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Location:
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River
Severn, Great Ouse and Fenland drains plus some stillwater venues
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Status:
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Spreading
quickly with some evidence of human assistance.
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Problems:
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Comments:
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| Appears to have a destructive influence on some fish species - more research is required | |||