Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: Chile/Pacific Ocean (1977, confined to aquaculure operations, Castilla et al. 2005, reproduction inhibited by cold water temperatures)
Geographic Extent
Chile/Pacific Ocean (1977, confined to aquaculure operations, Castilla et al. 2005, reproduction inhibited by cold water temperatures; Araya 2015)
Vectors
Level | Vector |
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Probable | Oyster Intentional |
Regional Impacts
Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
Crassostrea gigas is extensively reared in Chile. In 1999, 5441 tons were harvested, but reproduction is dependent on hatcheries (Castilla et al. 2005). | ||