International Introductions of Rapana venosa
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Mienis, H.K., 2004
To Mikhmoret Beach
FAO area Mediterranean and Black Sea
From unknown
FAO area
Year 2002
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason Lessepsian migration
Other Reason
Comments This is the first record of Rapana venosa from the Mediterranean coast of Israel, found on 16 August 2002.
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