List of invasive species in Japan

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Invasive species include those introduced from overseas, such as the red-eared slider, as well as plants or animals introduced outside their native range within Japan (Siberian chipmunk, etc.). [1] This is a non-exhaustive list, largely based on data from the National Institute of Environmental Studies. [2]

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Animal species

Mammals

Reptiles

Birds

Fish

Invertebrates

Plant species

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Siberian chipmunk</span> Species of mammal

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References

  1. ↑ "侵入生物とは？[What is an invasive species?]". 侵入生物データベース [Invasive Species Database]. National Institute for Environmental Studies. Retrieved 18 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Home". Invasive Species of Japan. National Institute of Environmental Studies.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Callosciurus erythraeus subspp. National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  4. ↑ Brazil, Mark Antics of ‘shadow tail’ lead the great spring show May 16, 2010 Japan Times Retrieved July 26, 2017
  5. ↑ Callosciurus finlaysonii National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  6. ↑ Tamias sibiricus subspp. National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 24, 2017
  7. ↑ Hooper, Rowan Siberian chipmunk September 7, 2001 Japan Times Retrieved July 28, 2017
  8. ↑ Mus musculus National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  9. ↑ Myocastor coypus National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  10. ↑ Hooper, Rowan Nutria January 27, 2003 Japan Times Retrieved July 26, 2017
  11. ↑ Ondatra zibethicus National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  12. ↑ Rattus norvegicus National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  13. ↑ Rattus rattus National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  14. ↑ Herpestes auropunctatus National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 26, 2017
  15. ↑ Fisher, Cindy Marines defend Camp Gonsalves from encroaching mongoose July 9, 2006 Stars and Stripes Retrieved July 26, 2017
  16. ↑ Rock dove/Feral pigeon National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 24, 2017
  17. ↑ Walking catfish National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 24, 2017
  18. ↑ Apple snail National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 24, 2017
  19. ↑ Desmodium paniculatum National Institute for environmental studies Retrieved July 24, 2017
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