International Introductions of Clymenella torquata
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Hill, M., R. Baker, G. Broad, P.J. Chandler, G.H. Coop, J. Ellis, D. Jones, C. Hoyland, I. Laing, M. Longshaw, N. Moore, D. Parrott, D. Pearman, C. Preston, R.M. Smith and R. Waters, 2005
To Whitstable, Kent
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From North America including Mexico
FAO area
Year 1936
Range 1870 - 1936
Period 19th century
Established in the Wild yes
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason accidental
Other Reason
Comments Associated unintentional introduction with the American Oyster. Known distribution is restricted to Whitstable and the Northumberland coast. Ref. Hill, M., R. Baker, G. Broad, P.J. Chandler, G.H. Coop, J. Ellis, D. Jones, C. Hoyland, I. Laing, M. Longshaw, N. Moore, D. Parrott, D. Pearman, C. Preston, R.M. Smith and R. Waters, 2005
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