Species Regional Summary
Magallana gigas
None ( SEP-B )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

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
Probable Oyster Intentional

Regional Impacts

Economic ImpactFisheries
Crassostrea gigas is extensively reared in Chile. In 1999, 5441 tons were harvested, but reproduction is dependent on hatcheries (Castilla et al. 2005).
 

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