International Introductions of Melanoides tuberculatus
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To United States of America
FAO area
From Africa / Asia
FAO area
Year 1937
Range
Period 1925-1949
Established in the Wild yes
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown - adverse
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason unknown
Other Reason
Comments Red-rimmed melania have been reported to displace native gastropods where introduced (Murray, 1971; Jacobson, 1975). Roessler et al. (1978) reported competition for trophic resources with Neritina virginea in Florida.
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