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   Neovison vison (=Mustela vison) (mammal)
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    Details of this species in Germany
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Reported
    Source: MacDonald and Harrington, 2003
    Arrival Date:
    Introduction: Unknown
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Mustela vison (American mink) were introduced to Europe for fur farming.
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Location Notes:
    Impacts:
    Predation: Mustela visonhave a damaging effect on fisheries, fish farming and tourism, either directly or indirectly.
    Last Modified: 13/03/2006 12:34:20 p.m.
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