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List of invasive species in South Africa

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

A list of invasive species has been published under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act of 2004.[http://www.info.gov.za/acts/2004/a10-04 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002083232/http://www.info.gov.za/acts/2004/a10-04/ |date=2 October 2013 }}[http://www.invasives.org.za/legislation.html NEM:BA - Alien and Invasive Species Regulations - 19 July 2013] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002040427/http://www.invasives.org.za/legislation.html |date=2 October 2013 }}

Microorganisms

Microorganisms considered to be invasive species include:[http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?sts=sss&st=sss&fr=1&sn=&rn=south+africa&hci=-1&ei=151&lang=EN&x=20&y=6 South Africa: Microorganisms.] Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.

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beak and feather disease virus

|BFDV

|Australia

|Psittacine 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 bacteria

|unknown

|The 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:[http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?sts=sss&st=sss&fr=1&sn=&rn=south+africa&hci=-1&ei=186&lang=EN&x=23&y=6 South Africa: Algaes.] Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.

Plants

{{See also|List of invasive plant species in South Africa}}

{{More|Category: Invasive plant species in South Africa}}

Invasive species of plants include:[https://www.environment.gov.za/sites/default/files/gazetted_notices/nemba10of2004_alienandinvasive_specieslists2016.pdf 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.Zimmerman, H. G. [http://www.especes-envahissantes-outremer.fr/pdf/IASsouthernafrica.pdf 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.

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Tunicates

Invasive species of tunicates include:

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Ciona intestinalis

|sea vase

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|The 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.

Annelids

Invsive species of annelids include:[http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?sts=sss&st=sss&fr=1&sn=&rn=south+africa&hci=-1&ei=192&lang=EN&x=18&y=18 South Africa: Annelids.] Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.

  • Ficopomatus enigmaticus – Australian tubeworm
  • Boccardia proboscidea – shell worm [http://www.invasives.org.za/component/k2/item/712-shell-worm-boccardia-proboscidea]

Molluscs

Invasive species of molluscs include:[https://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/bioseries15introterrestmollusca.pdf]

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Crustaceans

Invasive species of crustaceans include:

Insects

Invasive species of insects include:[http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?sts=sss&st=sss&fr=1&sn=&rn=south+africa&hci=-1&ei=153&lang=EN&x=44&y=1 South Africa: Insects.] Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.

Fish

Invasive species of fish include:[http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?sts=sss&st=sss&fr=1&sn=&rn=south+africa&hci=-1&ei=162&lang=EN&x=10&y=16 South Africa: Fish.] Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.

Amphibians

Invasive species of amphibians include:

  • Amietophrynus gutturalis – guttural toad [http://www.invasives.org.za/component/k2/item/731-guttaral-toad-amietophrynus-gutturalis]

Reptiles

Invasive species of reptiles include:

Birds

Invasive species of birds include:[http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?sts=sss&st=sss&fr=1&sn=&rn=south+africa&hci=-1&ei=165&lang=EN&x=16&y=11 South Africa: Birds.] Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.

Mammals

Invasive species of mammals include:[http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?sts=sss&st=sss&fr=1&sn=&rn=south+africa&hci=-1&ei=166&lang=EN&x=15&y=11 South Africa: Mammals.] Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.

See also

References

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External links

  • [http://www.invasives.org.za/ Invasives.org.za: Invasive Species South Africa website]

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