International Introductions of Carcinus maenas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Klassen, G. and A. Locke, 2007
To Brazil
FAO area Atlantic, Southwest
From unknown
FAO area
Year
Range 1857 - 1899
Period 19th century
Established in the Wild no
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason unknown
Other Reason
Comments There were two separate instances of C. maenas being reported in Brazil: from Rio de Janeiro in 1857 and Pernambulo in 1899. Both instances of invasion failed to establish in the wild.
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