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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.
Chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus
421 observations in the last 30 days
100% introduced
Domestic horse
Equus ferus caballus
282 observations in the last 30 days
100% introduced
Domestic cat
Felis catus
1,493 observations in the last 30 days
99.98% introduced
Giant African land snail
Lissachatina fulica
299 observations in the last 30 days
99.57% introduced
Brown anole
Anolis sagrei
2,007 observations in the last 30 days
99.42% introduced
European fallow deer
Dama dama
60 observations in the last 30 days
99.41% introduced
Domestic sheep
Ovis aries
95 observations in the last 30 days
97.56% introduced
Cattle
Bos taurus
156 observations in the last 30 days
97.33% introduced
Brown marmorated stink bug
Halyomorpha halys
839 observations in the last 30 days
96.25% introduced
Box tree moth
Cydalima perspectalis
494 observations in the last 30 days
95.99% introduced
House mouse
Mus musculus
110 observations in the last 30 days
95.89% introduced
Asian ladybeetle
Harmonia axyridis
7,433 observations in the last 30 days
95.56% introducedYak
Bos grunniens
17 observations in the last 30 days
94.88% introducedCommon pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
1,094 observations in the last 30 days
94.83% introduced
Domestic dog
Canis lupus familiaris
511 observations in the last 30 days
93.74% introducedDomestic duck
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
1,009 observations in the last 30 days
93.52% introduced
Nutria
Myocastor coypus
530 observations in the last 30 days
88.53% introduced
Domestic goat
Capra hircus
171 observations in the last 30 days
86.97% introduced
Egyptian goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
1,255 observations in the last 30 days
86.21% introduced
Llama
Lama glama
Five observations in the last 30 days
82.2% introducedEuropean rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
904 observations in the last 30 days
80.05% introduced
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
5,087 observations in the last 30 days
79.29% introduced
Domestic house spider
Tegenaria domestica
184 observations in the last 30 days
77.84% introduced
European paper wasp
Polistes dominula
476 observations in the last 30 days
73.84% introduced
Arion
Arion species
747 observations in the last 30 days
73.81% introduced
Common pill woodlouse
Armadillidium vulgare
3,617 observations in the last 30 days
73.69% introduced
Common earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
142 observations in the last 30 days
69.63% introduced
Madagascar giant day gecko
Phelsuma grandis
33 observations in the last 30 days
66.27% introducedRock dove
Columba livia
4,575 observations in the last 30 days
62.55% introduced
Indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
432 observations in the last 30 days
60.26% introduced
Garden snail
Cornu aspersum
2,282 observations in the last 30 days
58.14% introduced
Common green bottle fly
Lucilia sericata
131 observations in the last 30 days
57.7% introduced
Leopard slug
Limax maximus
791 observations in the last 30 days
53.8% introduced
Bathroom moth midge
Clogmia albipunctata
265 observations in the last 30 days
49.03% introduced
Housefly
Musca domestica
48 observations in the last 30 days
46.4% introduced
Eurasian collared dove
Streptopelia decaocto
1,735 observations in the last 30 days
45.6% introduced
Jamaican field cricket
Gryllus assimilis
Seven observations in the last 30 days
43.08% introduced
Common striped woodlouse
Philoscia muscorum
909 observations in the last 30 days
38.83% introducedShore crab
Carcinus maenas
734 observations in the last 30 days
37.13% introduced
European garden spider
Araneus diadematus
367 observations in the last 30 days
36.59% introduced
Superworm
Zophobas atratus
Five observations in the last 30 days
35.93% introduced
Seven-spot ladybird
Coccinella septempunctata
5,611 observations in the last 30 days
35.73% introduced
Domestic guinea pig
Cavia porcellus
Ten observations in the last 30 days
35.08% introduced
Grove snail
Cepaea nemoralis
2,080 observations in the last 30 days
34.81% introduced
Common leopard gecko
Eublepharis macularius
Five observations in the last 30 days
30.3% introducedSickle-bearing bush cricket
Phaneroptera species
189 observations in the last 30 days
28.66% introduced
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
697 observations in the last 30 days
27.9% introduced
European hornet
Vespa crabro
1,510 observations in the last 30 days
26.93% introduced
Dromedary
Camelus dromedarius
28 observations in the last 30 days
24.9% introduced
Yellow mealworm beetle
Tenebrio molitor
12 observations in the last 30 days
23.21% introduced
Common crab spider
Xysticus cristatus
35 observations in the last 30 days
21.87% introduced
Mute swan
Cygnus olor
2,356 observations in the last 30 days
21.67% introduced
Crane fly
Tipula species
699 observations in the last 30 days
18.31% introduced
Human flea
Pulex irritans
Six observations in the last 30 days
17.39% introduced
Devil's coach-horse beetle
Ocypus olens
149 observations in the last 30 days
15.02% introduced
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
5,193 observations in the last 30 days
13.91% introduced
Common wasp
Vespula vulgaris
128 observations in the last 30 days
12.24% introduced
Brown-tail moth
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
234 observations in the last 30 days
11.3% introduced
Garden banded snail
Cepaea hortensis
585 observations in the last 30 days
8.18% introduced
Domestic silk moth
Bombyx mori
One observation in the last 30 days
7.14% introduced
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
6,977 observations in the last 30 days
5.89% introduced
Alpaca
Vicugna pacos
No observations in the last 30 days
5.56% introduced
Roman snail
Helix pomatia
1,650 observations in the last 30 days
5.3% introduced
Firebug
Pyrrhocoris apterus
1,590 observations in the last 30 days
4.73% introduced
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
3,521 observations in the last 30 days
4.73% introduced
Two-spot ladybird
Adalia bipunctata
1,192 observations in the last 30 days
4.24% introduced
Drugstore beetle
Stegobium paniceum
Five observations in the last 30 days
3.22% introduced
Madagascar hissing cockroach
Gromphadorhina portentosa
Six observations in the last 30 days
2.56% introduced
Flesh fly
Sarcophaga species
26 observations in the last 30 days
2.22% introduced
Desert locust
Schistocerca gregaria
Nine observations in the last 30 days
2.12% introduced
Two-spotted cricket
Gryllus bimaculatus
32 observations in the last 30 days
1.92% introduced
Corn snake
Pantherophis guttatus
187 observations in the last 30 days
1.57% introduced
Great house spider
Eratigena atrica
72 observations in the last 30 days
1.15% introduced
Dubia roach
Blaptica dubia
No observations in the last 30 days
0.62% introduced
Hummingbird hawk-moth
Macroglossum stellatarum
1,037 observations in the last 30 days
0.61% introduced
Sahara frog
Pelophylax saharicus
31 observations in the last 30 days
0.54% introducedPicnic beetle
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
96 observations in the last 30 days
0.38% introduced
Bactrian camel
Camelus bactrianus
Ten observations in the last 30 days
0.36% introduced
Forest cockroach
Planuncus tingitanus sensu lato
258 observations in the last 30 days
0.19% introduced
Sac spider
Clubiona species
42 observations in the last 30 days
0.11% introduced
Garden bumblebee
Bombus hortorum
561 observations in the last 30 days
0.1% introduced
Rook
Corvus frugilegus
628 observations in the last 30 days
0.04% introduced
Sand lizard
Lacerta agilis
1,201 observations in the last 30 days
0.04% introduced
Jumping spider
Marpissa muscosa
609 observations in the last 30 days
0.04% introduced