International Introductions of Paracerceis sculpta
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Ulman, A., J. Ferrario, A. Occhpinti-Ambrogi, C. Arvanitidis, A. Bandi, M. Bertolino, C. Bogi, G. Chatzigeorgiou, B.A. Ciçek, A. Deidun, A., Koçak, C. Ramos-Espla, M. Lorenti, G. Martinez-Laiz, G. Merlo, E. Princisgh, G. Scribano et al., 2017
To Msida
FAO area Mediterranean and Black Sea
From unknown
FAO area
Year 2016
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason biofouling
Other Reason
Comments This finding is from hulls of boats moored in Msida Yacht Marina in Msida. The same study also found Paracerceis sculpta in Grand Harbor Marina in Valletta. These findings represent a new country record for Malta.
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