Species Regional Summary
Ruditapes philippinarum
Grays Harbor ( P280 )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: WA/Grays Harbor (Glude 1964, cited by Carlton 1979)

Geographic Extent

WA/Grays Harbor (Glude 1964, cited by Carlton 1979)

Vectors

Level Vector
Probable Oyster Accidental

Regional Impacts

Economic ImpactFisheries
Japanese littlenecks are frequently harvested by recreational shellfishers in Washington. Copalis Beach, in Grays Harbor, is a popular site (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 2013).
 

References

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