To be, or not to be, a non‐native freshwater fish?

By G. Copp, P. Bianco, N. Bogutskaya, I. Falka, Maria Teresa Ferreira, M. Fox, J. Freyhof, Rodolphe E. Gozlan, J. Grabowska, R. Moreno‐Amich and 8 more. 2005

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Summary We examine the evolving concept of what constitutes a nonnative (or alien) freshwater fish. In an attempt to distinguish between biogeographical and socio-political perspectives, we review the patterns in the introduction and dispersal of nonnative fishes in Europe and North America, and especially the recent expansion of Ponto-Caspian gobies in Europe. We assess patterns in the development of national policy and legislation in response to the perceived threat of non-native fish introductions to native species and ecosystems. We review, and provide a glossary of, the terms and definitions associated with non-native species. Finally, we discuss perspectives as regards the future treatment of naturalized species.

Subfields: Aquatic Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Sociology and Political Science

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Alien Invertebrates and Fish in European Inland Waters (2009, background): “The introduction of freshwater animal alien species, mainly fishes, intensified after the mid 19th century under the promotion in Europe by some “acclimatisation societies” (Copp et al. 2005).”
A review of current knowledge, risk and ecological impacts associated with non-native freshwater fish introductions in South Africa. (2014, background): “Such knowledge is essential for preventing new introductions and curbing the further spread of established non-native fishes (Copp et al. 2005; Clavero and García-Berthou 2006; Duggan et al. 2006; Gozlan et al. 2010).”
Partitioning the diversity of riverine fish: The roles of habitat types and non-native species (2007, background): “…for human-dominated landscapes, where habitat modification and the introduction of non-native species (i.e. exotic, non-indigenous species see Copp et al., 2005 for a recent review) can lead to both homogenisation or differentiation of ecological communities and can either decrease or…”
Pathways of ornamental and aquarium fish introductions into urban ponds of Epping Forest (London, England): the human vector* (2005, background): “Despite the considerable trade in ornamental fishes (Andrews, 1990; Crossman and Cudmore, 1999), which in the UK averages out to about 22 fish per household (OATA, 2004), the release and dispersal of ornamental fishes have received little attention worldwide (e.g. Kahn et al., 1999; Duggan et al.,…”