Population status of the native Cottus gobio after removal of the alien Salmo trutta: a case-study in two Mediterranean streams (Italy)

In the Mediterranean area, one of the major threats to freshwater fish fauna is represented by the introduction of alien species. The bullhead, Cottus gobio, is a species of great conservation interest threatened by the massive introduction of hatchery-reared brown trout, Salmo trutta, for angling p...

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Main Authors: Lorenzoni Massimo, Carosi Antonella, Giovannotti Massimo, Porta Gianandrea La, Splendiani Andrea, Barucchi Vincenzo Caputo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2018006