Freshwater Fish Species Workbook
Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus)
… Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) The minnow is distributed … it is not native to Ireland. Although it is an introduced species, minnow are considered benign as they have no … distribution around the country. One of our smallest fish species, with a distinctive black and gold stripe along …
Dace (Leuciscus leucisus)
… as roach, dace have unfortunately also become an invasive species where present because they grow rapidly and reproduce … Suir and Shannon catchments. Dace are a slim, silvery fish that have yellow eyes, which distinguishes them from … biology and ecology of gudgeon (Gobio gobio) in Ireland. Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) A brief description of the biology …
Gudgeon (Gobio gobio)
… it is not native to Ireland. Although it is an introduced species, gudgeon are considered benign as they have no … and border counties. Gudgeon are small, rather pretty fish, with iridescent silvery purplish scales and dark … and ecology of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Ireland. Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) A brief description of the biology …
Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)
… it is not native to Ireland. Although it is an introduced species, they are considered benign as they have no significant impact on native species or ecosystems. In Ireland, they have been … biology and ecology of gudgeon (Gobio gobio) in Ireland. Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) A brief description of the biology …
Tench (Tinca tinca)
… it is not native to Ireland. Although it is an introduced species, tench are considered benign as they have no … distribution around the country. They are quite a hardy fish and can tolerate both short periods out of water if kept … biology and ecology of gudgeon (Gobio gobio) in Ireland. Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) A brief description of the biology …
Chub (Squalius cephalus)
… In fact, they are a very recent introduction to Ireland's fish fauna. In 2005, fisheries staff confirmed anglers’ … around. For this reason, introduced chub threaten native species either by eating them, especially smaller juvenile … biology and ecology of gudgeon (Gobio gobio) in Ireland. Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) A brief description of the biology …
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
… The roach is, in fact, one of our most invasive freshwater fish and has been largely blamed for the decline in some native species and other introduced species. Roach have a number of … biology and ecology of gudgeon (Gobio gobio) in Ireland. Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) A brief description of the biology …
Bream (Abramis brama)
… at monastic settlements. Bream are a relatively large fish, growing to over 5kg in weight, and gather in shoals, making them an important species for coarse anglers. They may be found in lakes, … biology and ecology of gudgeon (Gobio gobio) in Ireland. Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) A brief description of the biology …
Dace (Leuciscus leuciscus L.): an Invasive Fish Species in Ireland
Published on 7 Sep 2010New research reveals current state of fish stocks in Ireland’s second longest river
… 6th June 2017 New research reveals current state of fish stocks in Ireland’s second longest river New research … water sites have 39% high or good fish status - - 14 fish species and one hybrid species identified - Tuesday, 6th June … at 45% of these sites. Other fish species logged included minnow, gudgeon, eel, stone loach, 3-spined stickleback and …