International Introductions of Magallana gigas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Australia
FAO area
From Japan
FAO area
Year
Range 1940 - 1959
Period 1925-1949
Established in the Wild yes, self reproducing
Established in Aquaculture widely used
Significant Ecological Interactions probably yes - undecided
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by government
Reason fisheries
Other Reason aquaculture
Comments Global bivalve shellfish introductions
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