Species Regional Summary
Kappaphycus alvarezii
Northern Yucatan, Gulf of Mexico, Florida Straits, to Middle Eastern Florida ( CAR-I )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record? west of Havana/Cuba/Caribbean Sea (1991-1993, Areces et al. 2014, test cultivattion, risk assessment (23 6N, 82 29W)

Geographic Extent

Havana/Cuba/Caribbean Sea (1991-1993, Areces et al. 2014, test cultivattion, risk assessment (23 6N, 82 29W, risk of escape or adverse impacts considered small)

Vectors

Level Vector
Probable Fisheries Intentional

Regional Impacts

References

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