Do exotic salmonids feed on native fauna after escaping from aquaculture cages in Tasmania, Australia?

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
• Main Authors: Abrantes, KG, Lyle, JM, Nicholas, PD, Semmens, JM
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Natl Research Council Canada 2011
• Subjects: Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences; Fisheries Sciences; Aquatic Ecosystem Studies and Stock Assessment; Fulton; Atlantic salmon; Salmo salar
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1139/F2011-057; http://ecite.utas.edu.au/75676

Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, and rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, are farmed in Tasmania, Australia, wherefish sometimes escape into the natural environment. If escapees are able to survive and feed on native fauna, it is likely thatthey will have ecosystem impacts. Stomach content, body conditi...