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Public taxon detections (British Isles)

TaxaScreen® Pink salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Category: Invasive
Habitat: Freshwater

Turnaround time: 5 business days

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Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), also known as humpback salmon, is a Pacific salmon species that has occasionally been recorded in UK rivers, likely introduced via straying from populations established in northern Europe. Unlike native salmonids, pink salmon have a strict two-year life cycle and spawn in odd-numbered years in UK waters. They spawn in freshwater rivers and streams, potentially competing with native Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and trout species for habitat.
July, August, September
Adults are in rivers in August and September (odd-years). Sample the river mouth and upstream during the run. Biennial occurrence, verify the year before survey.
Which sampling kit will I need to buy?

We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.

This test needs one of:

 
We are also able to accept sampling kits from other companies for this test. 

As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order. 

The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing. 

You will receive your results in your online account. 

The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods. 

For customers without a business account we accept pre-payment with a debit or credit card. 

For customers who have a business account we are able to offer terms, purchase orders, credit/debit card payments and invoicing payment options. You can apply for a business account at the same time as you register for an account at checkout.

If you have any questions about sampling strategy, panel suitability, or anything else, book a free consultation with one of our molecular ecologists.