Invasive species of New Zealand origin

Some species endemic to New Zealand are causing problems in other countries, similar to the way introduced species in New Zealand cause problems for agriculture and indigenous biodiversity.

Animals

  • The New Zealand mud snail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) is an invasive species in many countries and has been present in Europe since 1859.[1]
  • The New Zealand flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus) is an invasive species in Europe where it preys on earthworms and degrades soil quality.

Plants

See also

References

  1. Čejka T., Dvořák L. & Košel V. 2008: Present distribution of Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Gray, 1843) (Mollusca: Gastropoda) in the Slovak Republic. - Malacologica Bohemoslovaca, 7: 21-25. Online serial at <http://mollusca.sav.sk> 25-February-2008.
  2. "Coprosma repens". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  3. "Metrosideros excelsa". South African National Biodiversity Institute. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  4. "PLANTS Profile for Acaena novae-zelandiae (biddy-biddy)". USDA. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  5. "Phormium tenax (PIER species info)". Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER). 9 January 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  6. "Muehlenbeckia complexa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  7. "NRPI - Mattress Wire Weed Control in Golden Gate National Recreational Area (0509)".
  8. "Our Native Plant Invaders". Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
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