A check list and population trends of invasive amphibians and reptiles in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT: Invasive species have impacted biodiversity all around the world. Among various ecosystems, islands are most vulnerable to these impacts due to their high ratio of endemism, highly specialized adaptation, and isolated and unique fauna. As with other subtropical islands, Taiwan faces constant risk of biological invasions and is currently ranked as one of the countries most affected by invasive amphibians and reptiles. In this paper, a comprehensive checklist of all known exotic amphibians and reptiles is provided, including twelve species which have successfully colonized Taiwan and six species with a controversial status. We provide an update on the knowledge of all these species including their distribution, colonization history, threats to native animals, and population trends based on l

SUBMITTER: Lee KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6422934 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature