Species Regional Summary
Kappaphycus alvarezii
None ( CIO-II )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: Kurusadai Island/India/Gulf of Mannar (2000, Chandrasekaran et al. 2008, invading coral reefs, 9°15'N; 79°12'E)

Geographic Extent

Kurusadai Island/India/Gulf of Mannar (Chandrasekaran et al. 2008, invading coral reefs, 9°15'N; 79°12'E)

Vectors

Level Vector
Probable Fisheries Intentional

Regional Impacts

Ecological ImpactCompetition
Overgrowing coral reefs, smothering corals (Acropora sp.), and depriving them of light (Chandrasekaran et al. 2008,)
 
Ecological ImpactHabitat Change
Overgowing and killing corals (Chandrasekaran et al. 2008)
 

References

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