| Main Ref. | Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006 |
| To | United States of America |
| FAO area | |
| From | unknown |
| FAO area | |
| Year | |
| Range | 1840 - 1960 |
| Period | 19th century |
| Established in the Wild | yes |
| Established in Aquaculture | |
| Significant Ecological Interactions | unknown - adverse |
| Significant Socio-economic Effects | |
| Introduced by | unknown |
| Reason | unknown |
| Other Reason | |
| Comments | Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC); Because of their reproductive success and high infestation, this species has become a serious pest throughout the United States, especially in irrigation and drainage canals, as well as water distribution areas. |