Specimen Information

Mytilus galloprovincialis
Mytilus galloprovincialis
(Mediterranean blue mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID50349
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusMytilus
Speciesgalloprovincialis
Common NameMediterranean blue mussel
StateCA
LocalityPacific Ocean off northern California
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameOregon, Washington, Vancouver Coast and Shelf
HUC8 Number32505700
Map
Collection Year1880
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayshipping hull fouling
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:1004
Author:Carlton, J.T., and A. Rosenfield (eds.)
Date:1994
Title:Molluscan introductions and transfers: risk considerations and implications
Publisher:Maryland Sea Grant, College Park, MD.
Pages:73 pp
CommentsYear is approximate introduction date.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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