Neozoa
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Neozoa (invasive species) are animal species that move into new areas through human activities and establish themselves there. This can happen in a variety of ways, such as the exotic pet trade, the release of animals from captivity, or the unwanted introduction of species via ships or other means of transport. Neozoa can include both terrestrial and aquatic species.
The introduction of neozoa into new ecosystems can have far-reaching ecological and cultural consequences. On the one hand, they can threaten native species, either through direct competition for resources or through the transmission of diseases. On the other hand, they can also change human perceptions of nature and wildlife by introducing new species into landscapes that did not previously exist.
The management of invasive species therefore requires careful monitoring and management measures to minimize their impact on biodiversity and human health. This may include controlling invasive species, restoring habitats and raising public awareness of the risks and consequences of introducing neozoa.
Overall, neozoa illustrate the complex interactions between human activities, biological diversity, and cultural practices. Their occurrence and spread are closely linked to global trade and transport flows and underline the importance of an integrated and coordinated approach to the protection and conservation of ecosystems worldwide.
This list shows species ordered by the proportion of observations marked as "introduced". The data is based on observations from iNaturalist users and therefore may contain inaccurate information.
The percentage value shown implies how many observations were made outside the original distribution area.
Domestic cat
Felis catus
954 observations in the last 30 days
100% introducedDomestic horse
Equus ferus caballus
185 observations in the last 30 days
100% introducedCattle
Bos taurus
95 observations in the last 30 days
99.89% introducedGiant African land snail
Lissachatina fulica
216 observations in the last 30 days
99.63% introducedEuropean fallow deer
Dama dama
83 observations in the last 30 days
99.53% introducedBrown anole
Anolis sagrei
1,152 observations in the last 30 days
99.46% introducedAsian ladybeetle
Harmonia axyridis
4,163 observations in the last 30 days
97.3% introducedHouse mouse
Mus musculus
88 observations in the last 30 days
96.14% introducedDomestic sheep
Ovis aries
45 observations in the last 30 days
95.79% introducedBrown marmorated stink bug
Halyomorpha halys
2,006 observations in the last 30 days
95.78% introducedDomestic dog
Canis lupus familiaris
238 observations in the last 30 days
94.61% introducedBox tree moth
Cydalima perspectalis
556 observations in the last 30 days
94.6% introducedNutria
Myocastor coypus
255 observations in the last 30 days
89.14% introducedLlama
Lama glama
Nine observations in the last 30 days
86.96% introducedDomestic goat
Capra hircus
82 observations in the last 30 days
84.34% introducedEuropean honey bee
Apis mellifera
4,391 observations in the last 30 days
81.67% introducedEgyptian goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
764 observations in the last 30 days
79.72% introducedEuropean paper wasp
Polistes dominula
769 observations in the last 30 days
78.52% introducedDomestic house spider
Tegenaria domestica
48 observations in the last 30 days
75.94% introducedArion
Arion species
388 observations in the last 30 days
71.05% introducedCommon earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
38 observations in the last 30 days
68.67% introducedIndian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
269 observations in the last 30 days
64.5% introducedMadagascar giant day gecko
Phelsuma grandis
14 observations in the last 30 days
59.9% introducedCommon pill woodlouse
Armadillidium vulgare
567 observations in the last 30 days
57.36% introducedGarden snail
Cornu aspersum
1,314 observations in the last 30 days
56% introducedBathroom moth midge
Clogmia albipunctata
362 observations in the last 30 days
53.15% introducedEurasian collared dove
Streptopelia decaocto
871 observations in the last 30 days
51.12% introducedCommon green bottle fly
Lucilia sericata
65 observations in the last 30 days
48.21% introducedLeopard slug
Limax maximus
742 observations in the last 30 days
47.81% introducedDomestic guinea pig
Cavia porcellus
Nine observations in the last 30 days
46.43% introducedJamaican field cricket
Gryllus assimilis
Four observations in the last 30 days
45.45% introducedHousefly
Musca domestica
67 observations in the last 30 days
42.19% introducedSeven-spot ladybird
Coccinella septempunctata
1,551 observations in the last 30 days
41.96% introducedCommon leopard gecko
Eublepharis macularius
Five observations in the last 30 days
41.18% introducedGrove snail
Cepaea nemoralis
898 observations in the last 30 days
35.67% introducedEuropean garden spider
Araneus diadematus
2,896 observations in the last 30 days
35.17% introducedEuropean hornet
Vespa crabro
1,272 observations in the last 30 days
31.7% introducedDromedary
Camelus dromedarius
16 observations in the last 30 days
26.75% introducedCommon striped woodlouse
Philoscia muscorum
180 observations in the last 30 days
26.65% introducedMute swan
Cygnus olor
1,423 observations in the last 30 days
22.69% introducedBrown-tail moth
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Six observations in the last 30 days
21.13% introducedYellow mealworm beetle
Tenebrio molitor
Nine observations in the last 30 days
17.3% introducedBuff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
237 observations in the last 30 days
16.71% introducedSickle-bearing bush cricket
Phaneroptera species
515 observations in the last 30 days
16.49% introducedCommon crab spider
Xysticus cristatus
38 observations in the last 30 days
15.1% introducedCrane fly
Tipula species
650 observations in the last 30 days
14.7% introducedCanada goose
Branta canadensis
2,342 observations in the last 30 days
12.83% introducedDevil's coach-horse beetle
Ocypus olens
543 observations in the last 30 days
12.58% introducedMallard
Anas platyrhynchos
4,232 observations in the last 30 days
9.85% introducedCommon wasp
Vespula vulgaris
398 observations in the last 30 days
7.76% introducedGarden banded snail
Cepaea hortensis
257 observations in the last 30 days
7.74% introducedDomestic silk moth
Bombyx mori
One observation in the last 30 days
7.41% introducedAfrican fat-tailed gecko
Hemitheconyx caudicinctus
Three observations in the last 30 days
7.14% introducedFirebug
Pyrrhocoris apterus
876 observations in the last 30 days
5.62% introducedRoman snail
Helix pomatia
423 observations in the last 30 days
5.26% introducedAlpaca
Vicugna pacos
Six observations in the last 30 days
4.79% introducedMonarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
4,305 observations in the last 30 days
3.52% introducedTwo-spotted cricket
Gryllus bimaculatus
211 observations in the last 30 days
3.33% introducedDrugstore beetle
Stegobium paniceum
Ten observations in the last 30 days
2.6% introducedDesert locust
Schistocerca gregaria
Three observations in the last 30 days
1.97% introducedTwo-spot ladybird
Adalia bipunctata
577 observations in the last 30 days
1.69% introducedCorn snake
Pantherophis guttatus
75 observations in the last 30 days
0.88% introducedGreat house spider
Eratigena atrica
106 observations in the last 30 days
0.87% introducedSahara frog
Pelophylax saharicus
Four observations in the last 30 days
0.7% introducedHummingbird hawk-moth
Macroglossum stellatarum
636 observations in the last 30 days
0.66% introducedRook
Corvus frugilegus
557 observations in the last 30 days
0.06% introducedSand lizard
Lacerta agilis
154 observations in the last 30 days
0.05% introduced