Native To: Atlantic Ocean
Date of U.S. Introduction: 1931 (to Lake Erie)
Images: Invasive.org and Google
Means of Introduction: Spread to Great Lakes through the Welland Canal; intentionally stocked in inland waters
Impact: Competes with native species
Current U.S. Distribution: Great Lakes; Inland waters throughout Eastern U.S. (Map)
Management Plans: Aquatic Species / Alewife
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