International Introductions of Ligia oceanica
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Cardigos, F., F. Tempera, S. Avila, J. Gonçalves, A. Colaço and R.S. Santos, 2006
To Azores Island
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Western Atlantic
FAO area
Year
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild Unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason accidental with ships
Other Reason
Comments Introduced prior to 1998 through ballast water. Ref. Cardigos, F., F. Tempera, S. Avila, J. Gonçalves, A. Colaço and R.S. Santos, 2006
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