Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: Galicia/Spain/Atlantic Ocean 1988, (Fletcher and Farrell 1999; Peteiro 2008); 

Geographic Extent

Galicia/Spain/Atlantic Ocean (Fletcher and Farrell 1999; Peteiro 2008); from Ferrol to Baiona, Galicia/Spain/Atlantic Ocean (1988-2007, Santiago Camaño et al. 1990; Pérez-Ruzafa et al. 2002; Cremades et al. 2006, all cited by Peteiro 2008, from 43º28'N–8º18'W to 42º7'N–8º60'W); Gijón, Asturias/Spain/Bay of Biscay (1995, Salinas et al. 1996, 43º33'N–5º40'W, cited by Peteiro 2008); Cudillero, Asturias/Spain/Bay of Biscay ( 001, Pérez-Ruzafa et al. 2002, 43º34'N–6º9'W, cited by Peteiro 2008); Lastres, Asturias/Spain/Bay of Biscay (2007, this study, 43º31'N–5º16'W, Peteiro 2008, near seaweed farm); Povoa de Varzim, Galicia/Spain/Bay of Biscay (2021, Carreira-Flores et al. 2023, occasional); Douro Litoral/Portugal/Atlantic Ocean (2007, Araujo et al. 2009); Chainho et al. 2015); Barra de Aveiro, Beira Litoral/Portugal/Atlantic Ocean (2007, Araujo et al. 2009; Chainho et al. 2015); Spain/Atlantic Ocean (Peña et al. 2014, maerl beds)