International Introductions of Ruditapes philippinarum
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Minchin, D., 2007
To Marine waters of Ireland
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Pacific
FAO area
Year 1973
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild no
Established in Aquaculture yes - widely used
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments Cultivated in hatchery production. Ref. Minchin, D., 2007
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