| Main Ref. | Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006 |
| To | Italy |
| FAO area | Mediterranean and Black Sea |
| From | unknown |
| FAO area | |
| Year | |
| Range | |
| Period | unknown |
| Established in the Wild | probably yes, self reproducing |
| Established in Aquaculture | rarely used |
| Significant Ecological Interactions | probably yes - adverse |
| Significant Socio-economic Effects | |
| Introduced by | unknown |
| Reason | aquaculture |
| Other Reason | |
| Comments | The introduction of this species is considered as a possible cause for the virtual elimination of two local oyster species (C. angulata and Ostrea edulis) due to the introduction of diseases. This species has also replaced the local species in the markets. |