Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: North Island/New Zealand/Kaipara Harbour (2001, Gordon et al. 2006)
Geographic Extent
North Island/New Zealand/Kaipara Harbour (2001, Gordon et al. 2006, Gordon et al. 2008very abundant in 2001, not seen after 2002)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Alternate | Hull Fouling |
| Alternate | Ballast Water |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Masses of Membraniporopsis tubigerum interfered with flounder fisheries in New Zealand, clogging nets (Gordon et al. 2006). | ||
| Economic Impact | Aesthetic | |
| Membraniporopsis tubigerum formed 'stinking' drifts on beaches in New Zealand (Gordon et al. 2006). | ||