Crustacean

European green crab

Carcinus maenas (Linnaeus, 1758)

入侵概述

A shore crab established on parts of North America's Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

已知影响

Predates shellfish, competes with native crabs, and disturbs eelgrass and mudflat habitats.

治理建议

Use trapping, rapid response, public reporting, and controls on bait and gear movement.

原生范围

Europe and North Africa

已报告地区

  • CA - 40 个公开点位
  • US - 40 个公开点位