Invasive Species Northern Ireland

Chinese mitten crab

Eriocheir sinensis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Threatens ecosystem functioning and protected species.

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North American signal crayfish

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Detrimental impacts on white clawed crayfish. Human health impacts.

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Pacific Pink Humpback Salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Has a high reproductive rate. May predate on native plankton, crustaceans and smaller fish.

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Invasive Species Northern Ireland