Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei
(Golden Mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Impact ID6301
Impact TypeCommerce
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionLimnoperna fortunei invasion increases production costs for tilapia fish farming in Brazil. Reported added costs were R$ 0.45 kg/fish for large-size fish farms and R$ 1.00 kg/fish for small- and medium-size fish farms.
Reference41148
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationBrazil

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