Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record; Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island/Galapagos Islands/Pacific Ocean (1995, Okey et al. 2003)
Geographic Extent
Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island/Galapagos Islands/Pacific Ocean (1995, Okey et al. 2003); Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands/Pacific Ocean (1995, Okey et al. 2003) western coast of Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands/Pacific Ocean (1995, Okey et al. 2003)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Alternate | Hull Fouling |
| Alternate | Biocontrol |
Regional Impacts
| Ecological Impact | Habitat Change | |
| Exaiptasia pallida was first noticed around Fernandina Island, and by 2001, had created extensive 'anemone barrens' of reduced biodiversity (Okey et al. 2003). | ||