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.

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

Microorganisms

Microorganisms considered to be invasive species include:[3]

Algae

Invasive species of algae include:[4]

Plants

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

Tunicates

Invasive species of tunicates include:

Annelids

Invsive species of annelids include:[10]

Molluscs

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

Crustaceans

Invasive species of crustaceans include:[5]

Insects

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

Fish

Invasive species of fish include:[5][13]

Amphibians

Invasive species of amphibians include:

Reptiles

Invasive species of reptiles include:[5]

Birds

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

Mammals

Invasive species of mammals include:[5][16]

See also

References

  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. 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. 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. South Africa: Vines & Climbers. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  8. South Africa: Aquatic plants. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  9. Ciona intestinalis (tunicate). Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  10. South Africa: Annelids. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  11. South Africa: Molluscs. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  12. South Africa: Insects. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  13. South Africa: Fish. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  14. South Africa: Reptiles. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  15. South Africa: Birds. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.
  16. South Africa: Mammals. Global Invasive Species Database. ISSG.


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