Top Ten Invasive Species in the us
Species and Origin: The common carp is a large omnivorous fish. They have large scales, a long dorsal fin base, and two pairs of long barbels (whiskers) in its upper jaw. Native to Europe and Asia, it was intentionally introduced into Midwest waters as a game fish in the 1880s.
The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a prohibited invasive species, which means it is unlawful (a misdemeanor) to possess, import, purchase, transport, or introduce this species except under a permit for disposal, control, research, or education.
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database: Point Map - Cane Toad DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center. Provides detailed collection information as well as animated map. Images: Invasive.org - Cane toad University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Google Images - Cane toad Google. Video: YouTube - Huge Cane Toad Google.
PestSmart Connect - Common Starling Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (Australia). State Government. European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Field Guide: Invasive - European Starling Missouri Department of Conservation. Tennessee's Birds: European Starling Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Some call it amazing, others call it a menace. Either way, Kudzu - a creeping, climbing perennial vine - is an invasive species that is terrorizing native plants all over southeastern United States and making its way into Indiana.
The small Indian mongoose is a voracious and opportunistic predator of a variety of native species and live stock on islands where it has been introduced. Benefit(s): Controls the Asiatic rat and snakes in agricultural areas.
Asterias amurensis is identified as one of the ten most damaging potential domestic target species, based on overall impact potential (economic and environmental). A hazard ranking of potential domestic target species based on invasion potential from infected to uninfected bioregions identifies Asterias amurensis as a 'medium priority species' - these species have a reasonably high impact/or invasion potential.
Freshwater Invasive Species in Rhode Island: Water Hyacinth (Dec 2010; PDF | 863 KB) Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Office of Water Resources.