International Introductions of Magallana gigas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Tonga
FAO area
From Australia (Tasmania) and Japan
FAO area
Year 1975
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild probably no
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason aquaculture
Other Reason
Comments Eldredge 1994. poor growth and heavy mortality due to predation by drill (Cymatium).
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