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Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Use of Wetland |
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Gambusia or Mosquitofish |
Gambusia affinis |
Were introduced to control mosquito larvae but prefer other invertebrates.
Have a fast breeding rate making them able to efficiently deplete resources
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Redfin |
Perca fluviatilis |
Prey on the young of native fish
effecting recruitment numbers, as well as many
invertebrates |
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European carp |
Cyprinus carpo |
Feeding on whatever is available; carp
are highly adapted to slow moving waters. They consume food
sources that are found in the sediments disturbing the
cycles of other plants and animals. |
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European rabbit |
Oryctolagus cuniculus |
Compete with native wildlife for food
resources. Have a high reproductive rate, therefore are
devastating to vegetation along the waterways in large
numbers |
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Feral cat |
Felis catus |
Prey on many native birds, mammals and
reptiles along the banks of wetlands. Attracted by the
large numbers of fauna in these areas |
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Feral pig |
Sus scrofa |
Disturb wetlands by wallowing as well as
feasting on many plants and animals. The up-rooting of
plants causes erosion to the banks |
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