International Introductions of Magallana gigas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To United States of America
FAO area
From Japan
FAO area
Year
Range 1920 - 1939
Period 1900-1924
Established in the Wild probably yes, self reproducing
Established in Aquaculture widely used
Significant Ecological Interactions probably no
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by private sector
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason fisheries
Comments Sporadically reproducing south to California. Seed produced through the eyed larvae concept in recent years.
Back to Search
Fish Introductions Table
Comments & Corrections
Back to Top