Animals in the Thames - ZSL
We’ve compiled a few fun facts about some of the amazing species in the Thames: An iconic historical species for east London, this species is now considered critically endangered due to a combination of habitat destruction, barriers (such as weirs) to their migration and overfishing.
What Lives In The Thames? - Londonist
Oct 19, 2016 · The River Wandle, a tributary of the Thames, is a known trout-spawning ground in the Croydon area. Non-native Rainbow trout also occur, but have usually escaped from lakes or fish farms.
Fish of the Thames Poster - Upper Thames River Conservation …
This eye catching poster lists the 94 species of fish recorded in the Thames watershed, illustrated with beautiful drawings of 72 species by Joseph Tomelleri. For each species, the poster indicates whether it is native to the Thames or is at risk, and gives the approximate size of the species.
What wildlife is around the River Thames? | Tower Bridge
Although it may be hard to spot through the thick silt, mud and sand, the River Thames is home to some 125 different species of fish. Stretching from Teddington Lock in the west out to the Thames Estuary, some of the more well-known varieties include seabass, sole and even trout.
The State Of The Thames | ZSL
Surprising species living in the Thames include seahorses, eels, seals and even sharks, including tope, starry smooth hound and spurdog. Since the early 1990’s, the number of fish species found in the Tidal areas of the river have showed a slight decline, with conservation scientists saying that further research is needed to determine the cause.
Sharks are living in the River Thames, new study reveals
Nov 11, 2021 · The report revealed shark species including tope, starry smooth hound and spurdog all currently live in the Thames, and there are more than 115 different species of fish in the 215-mile long...
Wildlife on the River Thames - Thames River Sightseeing
Sep 18, 2018 · For much of the 20th century, the Thames was one of the most polluted rivers in the country, but over the past 50 years, efforts to clean it up have been successful and there are now over 125 different species of fish living in it, including perch, …
Aquatic Species at Risk - Upper Thames River Conservation …
The Thames River is one of Canada’s most southern watercourses. The river and its many tributaries are rich in aquatic life, with approximately 90 species of fish, 30 species of freshwater mussels and 30 species of reptiles and amphibians.
Thames Conservation - ZSL
Feb 5, 2023 · Since 2004, ZSL has been working tirelessly with partners and volunteers to drastically improve the ecology and biodiversity of the Thames estuary and the wider river catchment, and to protect and better understand the species that are found here, including invasive non-native species.
Biodiversity - Thames Rivers Trust
The Thames, its tributaries and the land that surrounds these rivers and streams hold many wonderful habitats and species, from floodplain water meadows with rare flowers, to the many species of fish in the rivers and down to the estuary with …