Invasive Vertebrates
Invasive Vertebrates List
Invasive Vertebrates that are a threat to Georgia natural areas by extensively invading native ecosystems, by causing harm to the environment, the economy, or to human health.
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Salvator merianae | Argentine black and white tegu |
| Osteopilus septentrionalis | Cuban treefrog |
| Felis catus | feral cat |
| Passer domesticus | house sparrow |
| Sturnus vulgaris | European starling |
| Channa spp. | snakehead fish |
| Sus scrofa | feral hog |
| Misgurnus anguillicaudatus | pond loach/Oriental weatherloach |
Species of Concern
A species that is not yet found in great numbers in Georgia natural areas but is known to have caused significant damages in other states, and poses a significant risk to Georgia.
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Xenopus laevis | African clawed frog |
| Rhinella marina | cane toad |
| Hoplosternum littorale | brown hoplo |
| Astronotus spp. | oscar |
| Cichlasoma urophthalma | Mayan cichlad |
| Oreochromis aureus | blue tilapia |
| Pterois volitans/miles | lionfish |
| Perca flavescens | yellow perch |
| Micropterus punctulatus | spotted bass (Native to certain Georgia drainages, and invasive to others) |
| Micropterus henshalli | Alabama bass (Native to certain Georgia drainages, and invasive to others) |
| Pylodictis olivaris | flathead catfish (Native to certain Georgia drainages, and invasive to others) |
| Ictalurus furcatus | blue catfish (Native to certain Georgia drainages, and invasive to others) |
| Agama picticauda | Peter's rock agama |