Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: Tunisia/Ichkeul Lake (Ichkeul Lake (Madhioub and Zaouali,1988, cited by Zenetos et al. 2003) (Excluding much earlier (1935) introductions of M. angulata . Succesful reproduction in Tunisia was seen only in 2002-2003, Antit et al. 2011)
Geographic Extent
Tunisia/Ichkeul Lake (Madhioub and Zaouali,1988, cited by Zenetos et al. 2003); Tunisia/Bizerte Lagoon (reproduction in 2002-2003, Antit et al. 2011; Amor et al. 2016); Italy/Tyrhenian Sea (Zenetos et al. 2003; Crocetta 2012)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Oyster Intentional |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Magallana gigas (Pacific Oyster) is cultivated in Italy and Tunisia (Ruesink et al. 2005; Antit et al. 2011) | ||