List of invasive species in South Africa

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

Himalayan tahr in Cape Town

A list of invasive species has been published under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act of 2004.[1][2]

Microorganisms

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Microorganisms considered to be invasive species include:[3]

Scientific name Common name(s) Home Territory Environmental impact
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

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Invasive species of algae include:[4]

Plants

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Invasive species of plants include:[5][6]

Tunicates

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Invasive species of tunicates include:

Scientific name Common name(s) Home Territory Environmental impact
Ciona intestinalis sea vase unknown 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

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Invsive species of annelids include:[9]

Molluscs

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Invasive species of molluscs include:[5][6][2]

 
Cornu aspersum in Potchefstroom

Crustaceans

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Invasive species of crustaceans include:[5]

Insects

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Invasive species of insects include:[5][11]

Fish

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Invasive species of fish include:[5][12]

Amphibians

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Invasive species of amphibians include:

Reptiles

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Invasive species of reptiles include:[5]

Birds

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Invasive species of birds include:[5][14]

Mammals

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Invasive species of mammals include:[5][15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ NEM:BA - Alien and Invasive Species Regulations - 19 July 2013 Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ South Africa: Microorganisms. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  4. ^ South Africa: Algaes. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h 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.
  6. ^ a b c Zimmerman, H. G. 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.
  7. ^ a b c d e f South Africa: Vines & Climbers. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  8. ^ a b c d e f South Africa: Aquatic plants. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  9. ^ South Africa: Annelids. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  10. ^ South Africa: Molluscs. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  11. ^ South Africa: Insects. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  12. ^ South Africa: Fish. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  13. ^ a b South Africa: Reptiles. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  14. ^ South Africa: Birds. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  15. ^ South Africa: Mammals. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
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