International Introductions of
Silurus glanis Introductions as compiled by FAO |
Main Ref: | Welcomme, R.L. 1988 | ||||
To: | Denmark | ||||
FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
From: | Germany and Sweden | ||||
FAO area: | Europe - Inland waters | ||||
Year: | 1881 | ||||
Range: | - | ||||
Period: | 19th century | ||||
Established in the wild: | probably established, | ||||
Established in aquaculture: | - | ||||
Significant ecological interactions: | probably some - adverse | ||||
Significant socio-economic effects: | - | ||||
Introduced by: | |||||
Reason: | fisheries | ||||
Other reason: | |||||
Comments: | Species became extinct in Denmark in 1799 and efforts have been made to reintroduce it. It is not, however, considered particularly desirable as it could damage existing species. Reintroduced in 1964. Ref: |
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