International Introductions of Eurycarcinus integrifrons
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Doğan, A., K. Bakir, F. Kirkim and T. Katağan, 2016
To Izmir Bay
FAO area Mediterranean and Black Sea
From unknown
FAO area
Year
Range 2015 - 2016
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason accidental with ships
Other Reason
Comments There were 5 specimens found in autumn of 2015 and 4 found in spring of 2016, with more from beam trawl samplings in the inner bay. Its introduction could be attributed to the intense shipping activities from Alsancak Harbour in the bay.
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