International Introductions of Carcinus maenas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Grosholz, E. and G. Ruiz, 1996
To Table Docks area near Cape Town
FAO area Atlantic, Southeast
From Europe
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
Year 1983
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild yes
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason accidental with ships
Other Reason
Comments In 1992 this species has spread north to Saldanha Bay and south to Camps Bay. Ref. Grosholz, E. and G. Ruiz, 1996
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