International Introductions of Magallana gigas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Philippines
FAO area Pacific, Western Central
From Japan
FAO area
Year
Range
Period unknown
Established in the Wild unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments This species is believed to have been introduced in Pangasinan by Mr. Ablan from Japan. Its culture was studied but without much success.
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