International Introductions of Penaeus vannamei
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Benson, A.J., P.L. Fuller and C.C. Jacono, 2001
To Southeastern US
FAO area Atlantic, Western Central
From Southeastern Pacific
FAO area Pacific, Southeast
Year 1986
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild no
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments Escaped from aquaculture. Ref. Benson, A.J., P.L. Fuller and C.C. Jacono, 2001
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