Main Ref. |
Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006 |
To |
United States of America |
FAO area |
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From |
unknown |
FAO area |
|
Year |
1988 |
Range |
|
Period |
1975-present |
Established in the Wild |
yes, self reproducing |
Established in Aquaculture |
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Significant Ecological Interactions |
unknown |
Significant Socio-economic Effects |
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Introduced by |
other introducer |
Reason |
ballast water |
Other Reason |
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Comments |
It is believed that this ballast-introduced crab, first found in New Jersey in 1988, continues to spread along the coast, but reports are few (National Report to ICES, 1994). |