Bullhead (Cotus gobio)

Species	Distribution
Bullhead (Cotus gobio) Photo courtesy of Tweed Foundation	To view NBN location data click here
Impacts	Pathways
Translocational species widespread in England and Wales Impacts not documented but competes for invertebrates with Brown Trout for which it is also a prey species Threatened species with several SACs identified for its conservation Highly vulnerable to Signal Crayfish (possibly Chinese Mitten Crab) that has depleted many populations in areas where it has been introduced.	Live bait
Management
Prevention Do not introduce into the wild or transfer between waterbodies. Avoid use as livebait. Physical Control None Chemical Control None attempted Biological Control None
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