Corbicula fluminea Scorecard

Species:  Corbicula fluminea

Common Name:  Asian clam

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Results

Impact Total:10 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:4 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateSpread rate fast yet it has been in California for several decades.3
Spread AmountThis species has spread to majority of suitable habitats already.2
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalDisplacement of natural species of mollusks; moderate impacts to food chain.3
AgriculturalThis species does not attach to surfaces so limited or no impact to canals or aquaculture.0
Infrastructure2
CulturalSome impacts to water recreation.1
HealthNo known impacts to health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
CulturalSome cultures will consume this species1
Health0
Total10

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionAdults are relatively easy to identify, larvae more difficult especially in presence of other mollusk larvae.2
ControlMost controls already in place due to this species long history of invasion. Annual costs are still incurred.1
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryBroadly spread already, available controls are directed at other invasive mussels.1
Control0
Outreach0
Total4

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