Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Established Record: Devon/England/Exe Estuary (Humphreys et al. 2015, present, rare) 1st Record: Ireland/Atlantic Ocean (1982, Drummond et al. 2006, cultured but successful recruitment has not been observed)
Geographic Extent
Ireland/Atlantic Ocean (1982, Drummond et al. 2006, not established); Donegal/Ireland/Dungloe Bay (Drummond et al. 2006); Sligo/Ireland/Drumcliff Bay (Drummond et al. 2006, not established))
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Fisheries Intentional |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Although Ruditapes philippinarum does not breed in Irish waters, Ireland supports successful hatchery-based culture operations in Drumcliff Bay, Cork Harbour, and other locations (Drummond et al. 2006). | ||