Guide to the Alien and Invasive Animals of the Caribbean
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Guide to the Alien and Invasive Animals of the Caribbean


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The Caribbean region is one of the world's greatest centres of biodiversity; home to a myriad of species that are found nowhere else on earth. It includes about 11,000 species of plants, of which 72% are endemic or unique to this hotspot. Endemic vertebrates include all of the 189 species of amphibians present in the Caribbean; 95% of the 520 reptile species; 26% of the 564 bird species; and 74% of the 69 species of mammals, mostly bats. Species endemic to this hotspot represent 2.6% of the world's plant species and 3.5% of the world's vertebrate species. This biodiversity and the livelihoods of people that depend on it are threatened by, among others, the uncontrolled spread of invasive alien species (IAS). This Field Guide has been developed to help address one of the barriers to effective IAS management, which is the lack of information on the presence, impact, and management of invasive animal species in the Caribbean. It is by no means a comprehensive guide, but an attempt to highlight the range of alien species present in the region and their impacts.

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Arne Witt (Author) Arne Witt is currently the Regional (Africa and Asia) Coordinator for Invasive Species for CABI, based in Wilderness (George), South Africa. He has been an International Project Coordinator and/or Technical Advisor for a number of regional and national UNEP-GEF IAS Projects in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, and the Middle East. In these roles he has worked with countries in developing policies, building capacity, creating awareness, and developing and implementing best management practices, including biological control. He continues to develop and implement IAS projects in these regions. Arne has a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. He has Master of Science degrees in Entomology (Stellenbosch University) and Conservation Biology (University of Cape Town). He has published a number of journal articles, and authored or co-authored book chapters and books on the identification and management of invasive alien species. Mike Picker (Author) Mike Picker is an Emeritus Professor in the Biology Department of the University of Cape Town. He has published over 130 papers on insect ecology, diversity, and systematics, working largely in the semi-arid parts of Southern Africa. He has written five illustrated field guides for the Southern African region, including guides to Freshwater life, Alien and invasive animals, insects and most recently the moth fauna. Kirsty Swinnerton (Author) Kirsty Swinnerton works primarily on the recovery of endangered species, mostly in island ecosystems. She is a strong proponent of using hands-on management techniques to restore threatened species, including invasive alien species eradication and control. Early on in her career she experienced first-hand the devastating impacts of invasive species through her work to restore the Mauritius Pink Pigeon. Subsequent work in Hawaii, Pacific Northwest, and the Caribbean consolidated her focus on invasive species, particularly towards eradication to restore seabird populations and endemic reptiles. She is co-Chair of the invasive species working group for BirdsCaribbean, a network of more than 60 partners across the region committed to conserving Caribbean birds and their habitats.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781800627581
  • Publisher: CABI Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: CABI Publishing
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1800627580
  • Publisher Date: 03 Jun 2024
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)


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