Invasion
Invasion Description
1st record: Caleta Errázuriz (23º 27' S; 70º 30' W),/Chile/Pacific Ocean, Clarke and Castilla 2000) Península de Mejillones/Chile/Pacific Ocean (Clarke and Castilla 2000)
Geographic Extent
Caleta Errázuriz/Chile/Pacific Ocean (Clarke and Castilla 2000, 23º 27' S; 70º 30' W) Península de Mejillones/Chile/Pacific Ocean (Clarke and Castilla 2000)
Vectors
Level | Vector |
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Alternate | Hull Fouling |
Alternate | Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster) |
Regional Impacts
Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
Molgula ficus is common on ropes used for scallop culture (Clarke and Castilla 2000). | ||