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Balanus improvisus (Balanidae) in Sweden

Common name(s): Slät havstulpan (SE)
Synonym(s): -

Habitat(s): Estuaries and brackish areas, Marine habitats
Year of first record: 1844
Type of introduction: Unintentional

Natural distribution: N. America
Distribution details: America
Pathway of introduction: Hull fouling
Donor area:

Status: Established
Frequency: Common
Invasiveness: Invasive
Impact: Abiotic changes, Socio-economic
Comments:
References:
  • Jansson, K. (1994). Introduced Species in the Marine Environment, Introductions to the Baltic Sea and the Swedish West Coast - SEPA Report No. 4357. Stockholm: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.


Last updated:
01-11-2005 (day-month-year)