AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Oculina patagonica [WoRMS] | |
Authority | de Angelis, 1908 | |
Family | Oculinidae | |
Order | Scleractinia | |
Class | Anthozoa | |
Phylum | Cnidaria | |
Synonym (?) | ||
Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | Ocean: Atlantic --> Ocean region: SW Atlantic References (not structured): Zibrowius H (1974) Oculina patagonica, Scleractiniaire hermatypique introduit em Mediterranee. Helgolander Wissenschaftliche Meeresuntersuchungen 26(2): 153-173. Comments: considered as a species accidentally transferred to the Mediterranean by shipping from the temperate SW Atlantic(Zibrowius 1974). |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Fine M and Loya Y (1995) The hermatypic coral Oculina patagonica, a new immigrant to the Mediterranean coast of Israel. Israel Journal of Zoology 41: 84. |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
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Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous References (not structured): Fine M,Zibrowius H and Loya Y (2001)Oculina patagonica: a non-lessepsian scleractinian coral invading the Mediterranean Sea. MARINE BIOLOGY 138(6):1195-1203, DOI: 10.1007/s002270100539 |
Reproductive type (?) | Asexual Sexual References: Fine M,Zibrowius H and Loya Y (2001)Oculina patagonica: a non-lessepsian scleractinian coral invading the Mediterranean Sea. MARINE BIOLOGY 138(6):1195-1203, DOI: 10.1007/s002270100539 |
Developmental trait (?) | Spawning References: Fine M, Zibrowius H, Loya Y (2001)Oculina patagonica: a non-lessepsian scleractinian coral invading the Mediterranean Sea. MARINE BIOLOGY 138(6):1195-1203, DOI: 10.1007/s002270100539 |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Rodolfo-Metalpa R, Richard C, Allemand D, Ferrier-Pagès C. (2006) Growth and photosynthesis of two Mediterranean corals, Cladocora caespitosa and Oculina patagonica, under normal and elevated temperatures. The Journal of Experimental Biology 209, 4546-4556. |
Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Fine M,Zibrowius H and Loya Y (2001)Oculina patagonica: a non-lessepsian scleractinian coral invading the Mediterranean Sea. MARINE BIOLOGY 138(6):1195-1203, DOI: 10.1007/s002270100539 |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Exact range: 28 - 50 References: Fine M,Zibrowius H and Loya Y (2001)Oculina patagonica: a non-lessepsian scleractinian coral invading the Mediterranean Sea. MARINE BIOLOGY 138(6):1195-1203, DOI: 10.1007/s002270100539 |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Autogenic ecosystem engineers Comments: Bioconstructor |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not entered |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Not entered |
Known human health impact? | Not entered |
Known economic impact? | Not entered |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Not entered |
Included in the Target Species list? | Not entered |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Ballast waters Biofouling References: Carlton 1987; Carlton et al. 1990; Zibrowius 1992 fide: Fine M,Zibrowius H and Loya Y (2001)Oculina patagonica: a non-lessepsian scleractinian coral invading the Mediterranean Sea. MARINE BIOLOGY 138(6):1195-1203, DOI: 10.1007/s002270100539 |
Last update by | Anna Occhipinti, 2014-02-04 |