Lepisosteus osseus Scorecard

Species:  Lepisosteus osseus

Common Name:  Longnose Gar

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Results

Impact Total:12 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:10 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateFrequents quiet waters but can survive in stagnant water.4
Spread AmountOnly one documented occurance in CA. Found in Clifton Court Forebay, Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta in 1992.1
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalCould establish a population in the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta and prey upon native fish species; potential T & E listed species.5
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
HealthThe roe of gar are poisonous to many animals, including humans.2
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total12

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionDiscovered during resouce assessment efforts.3
ControlChemical treament most effective, but requires extensive environmental analysis.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryImportation, transportation, and possession of any species in family Lepisostidae restricted by DFG.3
Control1
Outreach1
Total10

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