International Introductions of Astacus astacus
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To United Kingdom
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Germany
FAO area
Year 1981
Range
Period 1975-present
Established in the Wild probably no, self reproducing
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason research
Other Reason unknown
Comments To see if it could become established in British waters, enclosed keeping.
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