International Introductions of Blackfordia virginica
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Ruiz, G.M., P.W. Fofonoff, J.T. Carlton, M.J. Wonham and A.H. Hines, 2000
To East coast of North America
FAO area Atlantic, Northwest
From East Atlantic
FAO area
Year 1904
Range
Period 1900-1924
Established in the Wild yes
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason accidental with ships
Other Reason
Comments Also introduced to the west coast of North America. Ref. Ruiz, G.M., P.W. Fofonoff, J.T. Carlton, M.J. Wonham and A.H. Hines, 2000
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