International Introductions of Ciona intestinalis
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Carver, C.E., A.L. Mallet and B. Vercaemer, 2006
To Hobart, Tasmania
FAO area Indian Ocean, Eastern
From unknown
FAO area
Year 1834
Range
Period 19th century
Established in the Wild probably yes
Established in Aquaculture
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.
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