International Introductions of Suberites aurantiacus
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. DeFelice, R.C., L.G. Eldredge and J.T. Carlton, 2001
To Oahu.
FAO area Pacific, Eastern Central
From Possibly from the Panama Canal.
FAO area Pacific, Eastern Central
Year
Range
Period unknown
Established in the Wild Unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason biofouling
Other Reason
Comments Ecological impact remains unstudied but it is known to be a fouling organism that likely competes for space with native species.
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