AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Amphibalanus eburneus [WoRMS] | |
Authority | (Gould, 1841) | |
Family | Balanidae | |
Order | Sessilia | |
Class | Hexanauplia | |
Phylum | Arthropoda | |
Synonym (?) | ||
Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | Ocean: Atlantic --> Ocean region: NW Atlantic |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Edmondson CH (1933) Reef and Shore Fauna of Hawaii. B.P. Bishop Mus. Spec. Pub. 22 |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
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Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous References (not structured): Edmondson CH (1933) Reef and Shore Fauna of Hawaii. B.P. Bishop Mus. Spec. Pub. 22 |
Reproductive type (?) | Self-fertilization References: Edmondson CH (1933) Reef and Shore Fauna of Hawaii. B.P. Bishop Mus. Spec. Pub. 22 Comments: These barnacles are hermaphrodites, but cross-fertilization occurs in dense populations. |
Developmental trait (?) | Lecithotrophy |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
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Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Edmondson CH (1933) Reef and Shore Fauna of Hawaii. B.P. Bishop Mus. Spec. Pub. 22 Comments: Found on ship hulls, buoys, pilings, oysters and mangrove roots. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Exact range: 2 - 35 References: Dineen Jr JF, Hines AH (1994) Larval settlement of the polyhaline barnacle Balanus eburneus (Gould): cue interactions and comparisons with two estuarine congeners. J Exp Mar Biol Ecol 179: 223-234 Comments: When cyprids were exposed to an array of salinities ranging from 2 to 35 ppt in the presence of conspecific extract adsorbed to slate panels, maximum settlement occurred at salinities of 15 and 20 ppt. In the absence of adult extract, few larvae settled at any salinity. No differences in settlement frequencies across the array of test salinities were observed between replicate aliquots within a cyprid batch, but significant differences in settlement were observed between batches of cyprids. When settlement of newly molted cyprids was contrasted with that of cyprids forced to postpone metamorphosis, settlement peaked at 20 and 15 ppt salinity, respectively, and overall settlement levels of the “delayed” cohort increased. B. eburneus cyprids settled significantly more frequently on substrata adsorbed with conspecific extract than on substrata adsorbed with extract from B. improvisas |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Autogenic ecosystem engineers References: Naldrett M.J., Kaplan D.L. (1997) Characterization of barnacle (Balanus eburneus and B. cenatus ) adhesive proteins. Marine Biology 127: 629-635 |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not relevant |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Anthropogenic chemical compounds References: Reis, P. A., Salgado, M. A., Vasconcelos, V. 2011. Barnacles as biomonitors of metal contamination in coastal waters. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 93(4), pp. 269-278. |
Known human health impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known economic impact? | Known References: Osca, D., and Crocetta, F., 2020. The ivory barnacle Amphibalanus eburneus (Gould, 1841)(Arthropoda: Hexanauplia: Sessilia) in Albania (Adriatic Sea). BioInvasions Rec. 9(2), 189-194. Comments: Possible impacts of A. eburneus on the local native mussel economy (Osca and Crocetta, 2020). |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Known References: Carlton, J. T., Newman, W. A., & Pitombo, F. B., 2011. Barnacle invasions: introduced, cryptogenic, and range expanding Cirripedia of North and South America. In: Galil BS, Clark PF, Carlton JT (eds), In the Wrong Place-Alien Marine Crustaceans: Distribution, Biology and Impacts. Springer. Pages 159–213. Jaberimanesh, Z., Oladi, M., Nasrolahi, A., & Ahmadzadeh, F., 2019. Presence of Amphibalanus eburneus (Crustacea, Cirripedia) in Gomishan Wetland: molecular and morphological evidence of a new introduction to the southern Caspian Sea. Reg. Stud. Mar. Sci. 25, 100469. Tempesti, J., Langeneck, J., Maltagliati, F., & Castelli, A., 2020. Macrobenthic fouling assemblages and NIS success in a Mediterranean port: The role of use destination. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 150, 110768. Comments: Impacts by competing for space and food wit native species (Osca, Crocetta, 2020); adverse effects on native ecosystems and biota (Carlton et al. 2011; Jaberimanesh et al. 2019; Tempesti et al. 2020; Spagnolo et al. 2019). |
Included in the Target Species list? | Yes Comments: Assessed by the COMPLETE project experts (2021), included in target species list. |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Ballast waters Biofouling References: Bishop MWH (1951) Distribution of Barnacles by Ships. Nature 167, 531. Osca, D., & Crocetta, F. (2020). The ivory barnacle Amphibalanus eburneus (Gould, 1841)(Arthropoda: Hexanauplia: Sessilia) in Albania (Adriatic Sea). BioInvasions Records, 9(2), 189-194. Chan BKK, Williams GA (2003) The impact of physical stress and molluscan grazing on the settlement and recruitment of Tetraclita species (Cirripedia: Balanomorpha) on a tropical shore. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 284: 1–23, https://doi.org/10. 1016/S0022-0981(02)00475-6 Comments: barnacle larvae are usually meroplanktonic and stay suspended in the plankton for only a restricted period of time (usually up to a maximum of 4 weeks) before settlement (Chan and William 2003). This suggests that vectors transporting reproducing adults, such as shipping, fouling, or shellfish culture, are the most probable vectors (Osca Crocetta, 2020) |
Molecular information | Available References: Jaberimanesh Z, Oladi M, Nasrolahi A, Ahmadzadeh F (2019) Presence of Amphibalanus eburneus (Crustacea, Cirripedia) in Gomishan Wetland: Molecular and morphological evidence of a new introduction to the southern Caspian Sea. Regional Studies in Marine Science 25: 100469. Jaberimanesh Z, Oladi M, Nasrolahi A, Ahmadzadeh F (2019) Presence of Amphibalanus eburneus (Crustacea, Cirripedia) in Gomishan Wetland: Molecular and morphological evidence of a new introduction to the southern Caspian Sea. Regional Studies in Marine Science 25: 100469. |
Created by | Romualda Chuševė, 2011-10-25 |
Last update by | Sandra Gečaitė, 2024-08-01 |