Invasive Species List and Scorecards for California - crustaceans and tunicates

Limnoria quadripuncatata

RicDeLeon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:04:09 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Limnoria quadripuncatata

Primary Common name:

Mediterranean gribble

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

limited

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

References

Sources:

Invasive Marine and Estuarine Animals of California

Limnoria tripunctata

RicDeLeon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:52:43 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Limnoria tripunctata

Primary Common name:

Mediterranean gribble

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

limited

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

References

Sources:

Invasive Marine and Estuarine Animals of California

Sphaeroma quoyanum

RicDeLeon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:38:37 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Sphaeroma quoyanum

Primary Common name:

Isopod

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

VALUE REQUIRED

Likelihood of Introduction:

VALUE REQUIRED

References

Sources:

National Invasive Species Information Center

Balanus amphitrite

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:26 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Balanus amphitrite

Primary Common name:

Striped barnacle

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

limited

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

TSN:

89616

References

Sources:

Guide to the Exotic Species of San Francisco Bay

Botryllus schlosseri

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:23 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Botryllus schlosseri

Primary Common name:

Star sea squirt

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

limited

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

TSN:

159373

References

Sources:

Guide to the Exotic Species of San Francisco Bay

Didemnum vexillum

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:23 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Didemnum vexillum

Primary Common name:

Sea squirt

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

limited

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

References

Sources:

Guide to the Exotic Species of San Francisco Bay

Styela clava

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:23 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Styela clava

Primary Common name:

Club sea squirt

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

widespread

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

TSN:

159337

References

Sources:

Guide to the Exotic Species of San Francisco Bay

Carcinus maenas

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:22 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Carcinus maenas

Primary Common name:

Green crab

Alternate Common Name:

European Green Crab

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

limited

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

TSN:

98734

References

Sources:

National Invasive Species Information Center

California Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan

Eriocher sinensis

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:22 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Eriocher sinensis

Primary Common name:

Chinese mitten crab

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

limited

Likelihood of Introduction:

n/a (already in CA)

References

Sources:

California Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan

National Invasive Species Information Center

Orconectes rusticus

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:22 +0000

Naming

Scientific name:

Orconectes rusticus

Primary Common name:

Rusty crayfish

Characteristics

Species Category:

crustaceans and tunicates

Current Extent:

not present

Likelihood of Introduction:

high

TSN:

97424

References

Sources:

National Invasive Species Information Center