International Introductions of Magallana gigas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Minchin, D., 2007
To Brackish and marine waters of Ireland
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Northern Pacific
FAO area
Year 1969
Range
Period 1950-1974
Established in the Wild yes, continuous stocking
Established in Aquaculture yes - widely used
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments There has been some recruitment of the species and it is widely cultivated. Ref. Minchin, D., 2007
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