Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: OR/Nehalem Bay (1999, Meacham 2002, a separate introduction?)
Geographic Extent
OR/Nehalem Bay (1999, Meacham 2002; USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program 2007)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Alternate | Ballast Water |
| Alternate | Natural Dispersal |
| Alternate | Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster) |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Local websites indicate that this clam is harvested recreationally in Nehalem Bay, Oregon (http://www.jettyfishery.com/things-to-do/clamming/). | ||