Invasion
Invasion Description
None
Geographic Extent
Puerto Penasco/Mexico/Gulf of Califonria (1934, MCZ 235382, Museum of Compatative Zoology 2021); Playa Corrales, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco State/Mexico/Pacific Ocean (Sanchez-Telumbre et al. 2021, in native Rock Oyster (Striostrea prismatica)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Hull Fouling |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
The boring mussel Leiosolenus aristatus abundant in the shells of the native Rock Oyster (Striostrea prismatica), which supports an artisanal fishery (Sanchez-Telumbre et al. 2021). | ||