Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: Punta Verde, Patagonia/Argentina/San Antonio Bay (10/2013, Pereyra et al. 2015, 40°45´S, 65°55´W, associated with Undaria pinnatifida); Schwindt et al. 2020
Geographic Extent
1st Record: Punta Verde, Patagonia/Argentina/San Antonio Bay (10/2013, Pereyra et al. 2015, 40°45´S, 65°55´W, associated with Undaria pinnatifida); Schwindt et al. 2020
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Hull Fouling |
Regional Impacts
| Ecological Impact | Habitat Change | |
| Styela clavad facilitated the invasion of the seaweed Undaria pinnatifida by providing an attachment site for sporelings (Pereyra et al. 2015;Pereyra et al. 2017) | ||