Crassostrea gigas (Pacific giant oyster) Mollusks-Bivalves Exotic
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Common name: Pacific giant oyster
Synonyms and Other Names: Magallana gigas
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Native Range:
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Alaska |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands |
Guam Saipan |
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Crassostrea gigas are found here.
Table last updated 10/31/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
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Other Resources:
Crassostrea spp. (ANS Clearinghouse Bibliography)
Author:
Elder, N.E.
Revision Date: 3/5/2021
Citation Information:
Elder, N.E., 2024, Crassostrea gigas: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=113, Revision Date: 3/5/2021, Access Date: 10/31/2024
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