International Introductions of Penaeus japonicus
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Minchin, D., 2007
To Marine waters of Ireland
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Indo-Pacific
FAO area
Year
Range
Period 18th century
Established in the Wild probably no
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason biofouling
Other Reason
Comments Introduced via hull fouling. There are no recent records of this species. Ref. Minchin, D., 2007
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