Species Regional Summary
Naria turdus
Cape Hatteras to Mid-East Florida ( CAR-VII )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: Jupiter/FL/Indian River Lagoon (11/27/23, Alexander Parry, personal communication, https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/192338741) 'Since the discovery of the Thrush Cowrie, Naria turdus, in Florida in December 2022, several other findings of the species have been informally reported for the east coast of Florida, most between Palm Beach County and Key West in the lower Florida Keys.' (Lea 2023, https://www.shellmuseum.org/post/here-to-stay#:~:text=Since%20the%20discovery%20of%20the,in%20the%20lower%20Florida%20Keys.)

Geographic Extent

Jupiter/FL/Indian River Lagoon (11/27/23, Alexander Parry, personal communication, https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/192338741)

Vectors

Level Vector
Probable Ballast Water

Regional Impacts

References

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