Micropterus salmoides in UK
Point map (Micropterus salmoides) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence not established
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Introduced into England and Scotland (Ref. 1998). Species is now absent in the UK; initial reproduction was followed by a period of no recruitment, and the last known specimens were killed by an angler a few years ago (Gordon Copp, pers. Comm., Oct. 17, 2006). Also Ref. 1739.

States/Provinces
States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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