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Lavín Murcio, P. A., Villarreal, D. L., & Esparza, H. G. (2014). Anfibios y reptiles exóticos y traslocados invasores. In R. Mendoza & P. Koleff (Eds.), Especies acuáticas invasoras en México (pp. 435–441). México: Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad.
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| Resource type: Book Article BibTeX citation key: LavnMurcio2014 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Amphibien - amphibians, Emydidae, Emydoidea blandingii, Habitat - habitat, invasive Arten - invasive species, Nordamerika - North America, Panzerechsen - crocodilia, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises Creators: Esparza, Koleff, Lavín Murcio, Mendoza, Villarreal Publisher: Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (México) Collection: Especies acuáticas invasoras en México |
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This chapter documents the current status of invasive and translocated species of aquatic or semi-aquatic amphibians and reptiles in Mexico. At least 14 taxa known as invaders have been registered for the country, but only four of these occupy lakes, river or swamps and their life cycle occurs entirely associated with these habitats. Two amphibians (Lithobates catesbeianus and Xenopus laevis) and two reptiles (Trachemys scripta and Crocodylus moreletii) are examined with regard to historical and biological aspects that have enabled their introduction in areas outside its original distribution. Only Xenopus laevis is an alien invasive species for Mexico, although it is only restricted to the northwestern end of Baja California. The other three species are native to Mexico but, due to particular circumstances in each case, translocations took place with different impacts and at different periods of time in each location. The consequences of these processes and their impact on global biodiversity are yet to be known. Therefore, the implementation of programs for monitoring and research will fill the existing information gaps and establish the necessary control or eradication measures.
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