Species Regional Summary
Limulus polyphemus
None ( B-II )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: Laeso/Denmark/Kattegatt (1967, Jensen and Knudsen 2005, 1 specimen)

Geographic Extent

Laeso/Denmark/Kattegatt (1967, Jensen and Knudsen 2005); Hulsig, 10 km south of Skagen/Denmark/Kattegatt (1971, Wolff 1977, 1 specimen); Gothenburg/Sweden/Kattegatt (1974, Wolff 1977, 1 specimen); NE of Laeso/Denmark/Kattegatt (1975, Wolff 1977, 1 specimen); Zealand/Denmark/Isefjord (1975, Wolff 1977, 1 specimen)

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Pet Release
Alternate Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster)

Regional Impacts

References

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