Smelt (Osmerus eperlanus)
… Smelt (Osmerus eperlanus) Smelt are found in estuaries and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast of … and adults feed on larger prey, such as shrimp and small fish. In Ireland, the conservation status of smelt was long … and adults feed on larger prey, such as shrimp and small fish. In Ireland, the conservation status of smelt was long …
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Gudgeon (Gobio gobio)
… bait and have a patchy distribution around Ireland, mostly in rivers and canals around the Midlands and border counties. Gudgeon are small, rather pretty fish, with iridescent silvery purplish scales and dark … and border counties. Gudgeon are small, rather pretty fish, with iridescent silvery purplish scales and dark …
Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)
… no significant impact on native species or ecosystems. In Ireland, they have been redistributed for angling, often … managed to escape the impact of roach: rudd thrive best in waters from which roach are absent. In Ireland, rudd can interbreed with other closely related …
Hybrids (Bream, Roach & Rudd)
… Hybrids (Bream, Roach & Rudd) Fish species from the family Cyprinidae are not native to … here over the centuries for food, angling or as live bait. In Ireland, the cyprinid species bream, roach, and rudd often … (Bream, Roach & Rudd) … Hybrids (Bream, Roach & Rudd) Fish species from the family Cyprinidae are not native to …
Water users urged to take precautions to limit an outbreak of Crayfish Plague confirmed on Al River, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
… river is one of the main tributaries to the River Shannon in Athlone and flows westerly, entering the Shannon … Crayfish Plague only impacts native White-clawed Crayfish. Fish and other freshwater animals are not affected. The … Crayfish Plague only impacts native White-clawed Crayfish. Fish and other freshwater animals are not affected. The …
Dublin City Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland unite for Bushy ‘Balsam Bash’
… Division of Dublin City Council. The group will assist in removing Balsam which is causing damage to our river banks … will help to bring back the natural river systems for fish such as salmon. Free events will be taking place all … will help to bring back the natural river systems for fish such as salmon. Free events will be taking place all …
Water users urged to take precautions due to outbreak of Crayfish Plague on the Lorrha River, North Tipperary
… after confirmation of an outbreak on the Lorrha River in North Tipperary. Numbers of dead freshwater crayfish were reported on the river in Lorrha village earlier this month and DNA analysis has now … The earlier outbreaks affected the Bruskey/Erne River in Co Cavan, the River Suir downstream of Clonmel and the …