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Balanus improvisus (Balanidae) in European part of Russia

Common name(s): acorn barnacle (RU)
Synonym(s): -

Habitat(s): Estuaries and brackish areas
Year of first record:
Type of introduction: Unintentional

Natural distribution: N. America
Distribution details: coastal waters
Pathway of introduction: Hull fouling
Donor area: Baltic Sea

Status: Not known
Frequency: Common
Invasiveness: Invasive
Impact: Socio-economic
Comments:
References:
  • Panov V.E., A. F. Alimov, S. M. Golubkov, M.I. Orlova, I.V. Telesh 2002. Environmental problems and challenges for the coastal zone management in the Neva estuary (eastern Gulf of Finland). In: G. Schernewski & U. Schiewer (eds.): Baltic Coastal Ecosyste
  • Panov, V. E., Krylov, P. I. & Telesh, I. V. 1999. The St. Petersburg harbour profile. - In: (Gollasch, S. & E. Leppäkoski, eds) Initial risk assessment of alien species in Nordic coastal waters. Nord 1999:8. Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen: 225-24


Last updated:
15-11-2004 (day-month-year)