Multiple pathways for invasion of anurans on a Pacific island
Diversity and Distributions
By: M.T. Christy, J. A. Savidge, and G.H. Rodda
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Abstract
Since 1937, thirteen species of non-indigenous anurans have made their way to Guam. Of these, at least six have established breeding populations. Various pathways led to the introduction of these species to the island. The only anuran intentionally introduced was Chaunus marinus (formerly Bufo marinus), which was brought to Guam as a biocontrol agent. Kaloula picta, K. pulchra, Polypedates leucomystax, and probably Litoria fallax arrived as stowaways via maritime or air-transport vessels. Eleutherodactylus coqui and Euhyas (formerly Eleutherodactylus) planirostris appear to have entered Guam through the horticultural trade. Specimens of Pseudacris regilla were found among agricultural products and Christmas trees. Five species have been transported to Guam via the aquacultural trade. The importation of tilapia, milkfish, and white shrimp from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines was associated with the introduction to Guam of Fejervarya cancrivora, F. limnocharis sensu lato, Microhyla pulchra, Polypedates megacephalus, and Sylvirana guentheri (formerly Rana guentheri). Presently, no quarantine or containment guidelines have been established for Guam's aquacultural industry. ?? 2007 The Authors.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Multiple pathways for invasion of anurans on a Pacific island |
| Series title | Diversity and Distributions |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1472-4642.2007.00378.x |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Diversity and Distributions |
| First page | 598 |
| Last page | 607 |
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