| Reference no. | Ragonese, S., P. Jereb and U. Morara, 1997 |
| Ecosystem | Mediterranean Sea |
| Status | introduced |
| Abundance | common (usually seen) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Iskenderun Bay, eastern Mediterranean sea (Ref. 41086). Status (Ref. 93646). Listed as one of the 100 worst invasive species in the Mediterranean impacting biodiversity, fisheries and human health (Ref. 101091). |