A review of the introduced herpetofauna of Mexico and Central America, with comments on the effects of invasive species and biosecurity methodology

By

Gonzalez-Sanchez, Victor Hugo
Johnson, Jerry D.
González-Solís, David
Fucsko, Lydia Allison
Wilson, Larry David

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2021

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

1022

Pages

79--154

Subjects

biological invasion , espécies exóticas , especies introducidas , especies translocadas , Exotic species , herpetofauna , introduced species , Invasión biológica , Mesoamerica , Middle America , translocated species

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1022.51422

 

Abstract

Among the principal causes producing detrimental effects on global biodiversity are introductions of alien species. Very few attempts to control introduced amphibians and reptiles in Middle America (Mexico and Central America) can be identified, so listings are provided for 24 exotic species, 16 translocated species, and 11 species that were removed from the introduced species listing because of lack of substantiating evidence that they are from established populations. Biosecurity methods are also identified that can be applied for preventing, controlling, and managing introduced and especially invasive species.