International Introductions of Rhithropanopeus harrisii
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Gollasch, S. and S. Nehring, 2006
To Baltic Sea.
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Northwest Atlantic.
FAO area Atlantic, Northwest
Year 1936
Range
Period 1925-1949
Established in the Wild Unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions yes - adverse
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason accidental with ships
Other Reason
Comments Also introduced in inland waters during the same year and caused competition and predation. Ref. Gollasch, S. and S. Nehring, 2006
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