Species Regional Summary
Ruditapes philippinarum
Humboldt Bay ( P130 )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: CA/Humboldt Bay (Quayle 1964, cited by Carlton 1979)

Geographic Extent

CA/Humboldt Bay (Quayle 1964, cited by Carlton 1979); Arcata/CA/Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay (2000, Boyd et al. 2002); Arcata/CA/Klopp Lake, Arcata Bay (2000, Boyd et al. 2002)

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Oyster Accidental
Alternate None

Regional Impacts

Economic ImpactFisheries
Ruditapes philippinarum (Manila Clam, Japanese Littleneck) is reared in shellfish farms in Humboldt Bay in small quantities (California Department of Health Services 2007).  Recreational shellfishing for these clams is also popular (California Department of Fish and Game 2001).
 

References

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