Species Regional Summary
Ruditapes philippinarum
None ( NEA-III )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Established Record: Devon/England/Exe Estuary (Humphreys et al. 2015, present, rare) 1st Record: Ireland/Atlantic Ocean (1982, Drummond et al. 2006, cultured but successful recruitment has not been observed)

Geographic Extent

Ireland/Atlantic Ocean (1982, Drummond et al. 2006, not established); Donegal/Ireland/Dungloe Bay (Drummond et al. 2006); Sligo/Ireland/Drumcliff Bay (Drummond et al. 2006, not established))

Vectors

Level Vector
Probable Fisheries Intentional

Regional Impacts

Economic ImpactFisheries
Although Ruditapes philippinarum does not breed in Irish waters, Ireland supports successful hatchery-based culture operations in Drumcliff Bay, Cork Harbour, and other locations (Drummond et al. 2006).
 

References

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