International Introductions of Procambarus clarkii
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Portugal (Sao Miguel, Azores)
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From unknown
FAO area
Year
Range 1990 - 1999
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild unknown
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason unknown
Other Reason
Comments Further introduction of this species to other lakes should be prevented as they may constitute a threat to the freshwater ecosystem of the Azores (Correia and Costa, 1994).
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