Main Ref. |
Carver, C.E., A.L. Mallet and B. Vercaemer, 2006 |
To |
Hobart, Tasmania |
FAO area |
Indian Ocean, Eastern |
From |
unknown |
FAO area |
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Year |
1834 |
Range |
|
Period |
19th century |
Established in the Wild |
probably yes |
Established in Aquaculture |
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Significant Ecological Interactions |
unknown |
Significant Socio-economic Effects |
|
Introduced by |
unknown |
Reason |
unknown |
Other Reason |
|
Comments |
Year is based on a study from 1990 referencing another from 1834. Recently reported to be found in Tasmanian fish farms based on a study from 2002. Has since spread to other Australian coasts including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. |