Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: Hokkaido/Japan/Funka Bay (2012, Lutaenko et al. 2013); northeastern Honshu/Japan/Pacific Ocean (2012, Lutaenko et al. 2013; Kanamori et al. 2017)
Geographic Extent
Hokkaido/Japan/Funka Bay (2012, Lutaenko et al. 2013); northeastern Honshu/Japan/Pacific Ocean (2012, Lutaenko et al. 2013; Kanamori et al. 2017)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Alternate | Hull Fouling |
| Alternate | Oyster Accidental |
| Alternate | Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster) |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Ascidiella aspersa has damaged the the culture of the Japanese Weathervane Scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) in hanging cages in Funka Bay, Hokkaido (Kanamori et al. 2017) | ||