List of invasive species in South Africa

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Himalayan tahr in Cape Town

This is a list of invasive species in South Africa, including invasive species of plants, animals, and other organisms in South Africa.

Contents

A list of invasive species has been published under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act of 2004. [1] [2]

Microorganisms

Microorganisms considered to be invasive species include: [3]

Scientific nameCommon name(s)Home TerritoryEnvironmental impact
beak and feather disease virus BFDVAustraliaPsittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) is a viral disease that affects many birds including parrots. It attacks the feathers and beaks and causes infections that attack the immune system of its host.
Vibrio cholerae cholera bacteriaunknownThe cholera bacterium is a bacterium that causes cholera. This species of bacteria lives in contaminated natural reservoirs (such as lakes, rivers and wells). It infects the intestines of people who drink water contaminated with human feces. It causes recurrent and aggressive diarrhea. But disappeared after three days. The ways to protect yourself are to drink uncontaminated water, wash your hands frequently and use chemical toilets or bury feces if no toilet is available; do not defecate in water and cook food thoroughly.

Algae

Invasive species of algae include: [4]

Plants

Invasive species of plants include: [5] [6]

Tunicates

Invasive species of tunicates include:

Scientific nameCommon name(s)Home TerritoryEnvironmental impact
Ciona intestinalis sea vaseunknownThe marine vase, enters in competition between other species in benthic environment. It takes the place of other native invertebrate species and causes a reduction in animal diversity in the environment in which it is newly installed, because of its high capacity to reproduce. [9]

Annelids

Invsive species of annelids include: [10]

Molluscs

Invasive species of molluscs include: [5] [6]

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Cornu aspersum in Potchefstroom

Crustaceans

Invasive species of crustaceans include: [5]

Insects

Invasive species of insects include: [5] [12]

Fish

Invasive species of fish include: [5] [13]

Amphibians

Invasive species of amphibians include:

Reptiles

Invasive species of reptiles include: [5]

Birds

Invasive species of birds include: [5] [15]

Mammals

Invasive species of mammals include: [5] [16]

See also

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References

  1. National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. NEM:BA - Alien and Invasive Species Regulations - 19 July 2013 Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. South Africa: Microorganisms. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  4. South Africa: Algaes. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 National List of Invasive Species under Chapter 5 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004. Government Gazette, Government of South Africa. 19 July 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 Zimmerman, H. G. South Africa. In: Macdonald, I. A. W., et al. Invasive Alien Species in Southern Africa: National Reports & Directory of Resources. Global Invasive Species Programme. 2002. pg 45.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 South Africa: Vines & Climbers. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 South Africa: Aquatic plants. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  9. "List of invasive species in South Africa", Wikipedia, 14 June 2022, retrieved 14 June 2022
  10. South Africa: Annelids. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  11. South Africa: Molluscs. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  12. South Africa: Insects. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  13. South Africa: Fish. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  14. 1 2 South Africa: Reptiles. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  15. South Africa: Birds. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  16. South Africa: Mammals. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.