Corbicula fluminea
Corbicula fluminea
(basket clam)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Impact ID5463
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionCorbicula fluminea became the dominant species (numeric and biomass) within 15 years of introduction. Native bivalve fauna nearly disappeared, at least on soft-bottom substrates.
Reference38675
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationPortugal, River Minho estuary

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