List of invasive species in Florida

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The Burmese python is considered an invasive species in Florida

Invasive species in Florida are introduced organisms that cause damage to the environment, human economy, or human health in Florida. [1] Native plants and animals in Florida are threatened by the spread of invasive species. [2] Florida is a major biodiversity hotspot in North America and the hospitable sub-tropical climate has also become a hotspot for invasive plants and animals due to anthropogenic introduction. [3] [4]

Contents

Animals

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

Amphibians

Fish

Invertebrates

Plants

The non-governmental organization FISC published the following list of invasive plant species in 2023. [171] Formerly known as Florida Exotic Plant Pest Council (FLEPPC), the council changed its name to Florida Invasive Species Council (FISC) to retire outdated terminology. [172] [173]

Three species have been added to Category I since 2019, and Category II now includes four additional species. [174] [175] [176] The watch list from FISC highlights species of concern which are not yet included in the Category I or II lists. [177]

The FISC list is a recommendation for natural resource managers, environmental education, and volunteer removal, but is not regulatory by law. [173] State regulated plant species are listed in the State of Florida Noxious Weed List, and the State of Florida Prohibited Aquatic Plants List. [178] Many of the non-native plant species documented in Florida are assessed for invasive potential by UF/IFAS. [179]

FISC describes Category I species as plants which displace native species, disrupt ecological functions, or hybridize with native species. [180] Category II species have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species, but may be assigned to Category I if enough negative impact is reported. [180]

Category I

Category 2

*Species added in 2023

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nassau grouper</span> Species of fish

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hawadax Island</span> Group of islands in Alaska, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gafftopsail catfish</span> Species of fish

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Endangered species</span> Species of organisms facing a very high risk of extinction

An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, invasive species, and climate change. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List lists the global conservation status of many species, and various other agencies assess the status of species within particular areas. Many nations have laws that protect conservation-reliant species which, for example, forbid hunting, restrict land development, or create protected areas. Some endangered species are the target of extensive conservation efforts such as captive breeding and habitat restoration.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wetland conservation</span> Conservation of wet areas

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Burmese pythons in Florida</span> Invasive species in the US state of Florida

Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia. However, since the end of the 20th century, they have become an established breeding population in South Florida. The earliest python sightings in Florida date back to the 1930s and although Burmese pythons were first sighted in Everglades National Park in the 1990s, they were not officially recognized as a reproducing population until 2000. Since then, the number of python sightings has exponentially increased with over 30,000 sightings from 2008 to 2010.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Invasive species in the United States</span>

Invasive species are a crucial threat to many native habitats and species of the United States and a significant cost to agriculture, forestry, and recreation. An invasive species refers to an organism that is not native to a specific region, this poses significant economic and environmental threats to its new habitat. The term "invasive species" can also refer to feral species or introduced diseases. Some introduced species, such as the dandelion, do not cause significant economic or ecologic damage and are not widely considered as invasive. Economic damages associated with invasive species' effects and control costs are estimated at $120 billion per year.

<i>Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus</i> Species of fish

Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus is one of several tropical fish commonly known as Orinoco sailfin catfish, plecostomus. It belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Named for its sail-like dorsal fin, the part of its scientific name multiradiatus means "many-rayed" and refers to the rays of the dorsal fin. P. multiradiatus is one of a number of species commonly referred to as the common pleco by aquarists.

The Invasive Species Compendium (ISC) is an online, open access reference work covering recognition, biology, distribution, impact, and management of invasive plants and animals produced by CAB International alongside an international consortium. It comprises peer-reviewed datasheets, images, and maps, a bibliographic database, and full text articles. New datasheets, data sets, and scientific literature are added on a weekly basis. The ISC has been resourced by a diverse international consortium of government departments, non-governmental organizations, and private companies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blackchin tilapia</span> A species of cichlid, indigenous to coastal West Africa.

The blackchin tilapia, formerly Tilapia melanotheron, T. heudelotii and T. leonensis, is a species of cichlid native to coastal west Africa. It is a paternal mouthbrooder which has been introduced to Asia and North America.

<i>Procambarus acutus</i> Species of crayfish

Procambarus acutus, the white river crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is found in North America and Europe.

<i>Hymenachne amplexicaulis</i> Species of plant

Hymenachne amplexicaulis, also known as West Indian marsh grass in the US, Olive hymenachne in Australia, and hereafter referred to as hymenachne, is New World species in the genus Hymenachne. Hymenachne is from the Greek hymen meaning "membrane" and achne meaning "chaff, glume, scale" and amplexicaulis is from Latin, literally "embracing the stem" or "stem-clasping. This freshwater species is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the West Indies, Northern South America, and Central America.

<i>Agama picticauda</i> Species of lizard

Agama picticauda, also known commonly as Peter's rock agama and the African redhead agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is native to West Africa.

The spotted bullhead is a species of bullhead catfish endemic to the Southeastern United States.

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