Thirty years of invasion: the distribution of the invasive crayfish Procambarus clarkii in Italy
Elia Lo Parrino, Gentile Francesco Ficetola, Raoul Manenti, Mattia Falaschi
Abstract
The presence of the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii in Italy is documented since 1989, but no comprehensive data are available on its spread through time at the national scale. New confirmed records for Procambarus clarkii are continuously arising in recent years across the country. By reviewing the scientific and grey literature, we obtained an up-to-date map of the species invasion in Italy. This information can help to monitor and understand the spread of this highly invasive crayfish and to implement more effective management measures.
Topics & Concepts
Procambarus clarkiiCrayfishSwampInvasive speciesFisheryScale (ratio)BiologyEcologyGeographyZoologyCartographyCrustacean biology and ecologyMarine Ecology and Invasive SpeciesCoastal wetland ecosystem dynamics