Species Regional Summary
Ectopleura crocea
None ( SEP-Z )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: Off (Marchena (Bindloe) Island/Galapagos/Pacific Ocean, 37m depth(Fraser 1939, 1st record, described as Ectopleura media (Calder et al. 2019), but geneitcally identified as E. crocea (Calder et al. 2021);)

Geographic Extent

;Off (Marchena (Bindloe) Island/Galapagos/Pacific Ocean, 37m depth(Fraser 1939, 1st record, described as Ectopleura media (Calder et al. 2019), but geneitcally identified as E. crocea (Calder et al. 2021); Passenger dock; Tiburon Martillo Pier, Isla San Cristóbal/Galabpagos Islands/Pacific Ocean (2018, SERC fouling plates); Ion wreck of the tanker Jessica, Isla San Cristobal/Pacific Ocean Galapagos/Pacific Ocean, (5/10/2001, Calder et al. 2003, as E. media; ;Punta Vicente Roca, Isla Isabela/Galapagos Islands/Pacific Ocean (Calder et al.2003, as E. meida

Vectors

Level Vector
Probable Hull Fouling

Regional Impacts

References

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