International Introductions of Tridacna crocea
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Hawaii
FAO area Pacific, Eastern Central
From American Samoa (Rose Island)
FAO area
Year 1951
Range
Period 1950-1974
Established in the Wild no
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments Eldredge 1994, 60 individuals introduced to Coconut Island, in 1959 some remained, but were collected and moved to Steiart Aquarium in California.
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