International Introductions of Bythotrephes cederstroemii
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Canada
FAO area
From Europe
FAO area
Year 1965
Range
Period 1950-1974
Established in the Wild yes
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions unknown - adverse
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by unknown
Reason ballast water
Other Reason
Comments The native range of Bythotrephes cederstroemi is the northern and central Palearctic (northern Europe to Caspian Sea). It may be a ballast water introduction but it is not known for certain since most ocean-going ships do not carry fresh water in ballast.
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