International Introductions of Carcinus maenas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Klassen, G. and A. Locke, 2007
To Japan
FAO area Pacific, Northwest
From unknown
FAO area
Year
Range
Period unknown
Established in the Wild
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason unknown
Other Reason
Comments Although reported in Japan, it is unclear whether it is actually C. maenas or a hybrid of C. maenas and a related crab, C. aestuarii.
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