Species Regional Summary
Ruditapes philippinarum
Tomales Bay ( P110 )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: CA/Tomales Bay (1954, Burch 1955, cited by Carlton 1979)

Geographic Extent

CA/Tomales Bay (1954, Burch 1955, cited by Carlton 1979)

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Oyster Accidental
Alternate None

Regional Impacts

Economic ImpactFisheries
In Tomales Bay, Ruditapes philippinarum are cultured as 'Manila Clams' in several shellfish farms, according to local websites.
 

References

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