International Introductions of Crepidula fornicata
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To United Kingdom
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Northwest Atlantic
FAO area
Year
Range 1880 - 1889
Period 19th century
Established in the Wild yes, self reproducing
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions yes - adverse
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason accidental
Other Reason
Comments Imported along Crassostrea virginica.
Back to Search
Fish Introductions Table
Comments & Corrections
Back to Top