Volunteer Monitoring for Zebra Mussels
Ecosystem Impacts
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•Fish
–Freshwater drum
–Carp
–Yellow perch
–Round goby
Some fish species also prey on zebra mussels. Examples include the freshwater drum, a fish that’s frequently called sheepshead, plus the common carp, yellow perch, and round goby, another invasive species that’s made its way into the Great Lakes. Again, these fish can’t consume enough zebra mussels to keep their populations in check.