Species Regional Summary
Molgula ficus
None ( SEP-C )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st record: Caleta Errázuriz (23º 27' S; 70º 30' W),/Chile/Pacific Ocean, Clarke and Castilla 2000) Península de Mejillones/Chile/Pacific Ocean (Clarke and Castilla 2000)

Geographic Extent

Caleta Errázuriz/Chile/Pacific Ocean (Clarke and Castilla 2000, 23º 27' S; 70º 30' W) Península de Mejillones/Chile/Pacific Ocean (Clarke and Castilla 2000)

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Hull Fouling
Alternate Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster)

Regional Impacts

Economic ImpactFisheries
Molgula ficus is common on ropes used for scallop culture (Clarke and Castilla 2000).
 

References

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