Results of species assessment according to Target Species selection criteria
Known human health impact? No
Comments: Not available.
Known economic impact? Yes
Comments: Positive economic impact.
Known measurable environmental impact? Yes
Comments: Impact on native bivalves, ecological stress (Ghisotti and Rinaldi 1976; Casali and Colafranceschi 1986).
References: Ghisotti, F., and Rinaldi, E., 1976. Osservazioni sulla popolazione di Scapharca, insediatasi in questi ultimi anni su un tratto del litorale romagnolo. Conchiglie, Milano. 12, 183–195.
Included in the final TS list? - Yes
Comments: Assessed by the COMPLETE project experts (2021), included in target species list.