期刊
PERSPECTIVES IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
卷 16, 期 1, 页码 38-42出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.pecon.2017.09.005
关键词
Biological invasions; Exotic species; Introduced mammals; Non-native
资金
- CAPES (Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior)
- CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico)
- FAPEMIG (Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais)
Biological invasions are a major concern for biodiversity conservation. The release and escape of pet animals are the main sources of mammal invasions. Identifying potential invaders before they are introduced is a key tool for preventing the spread and impact of invasive alien species. Among the tools available for screening potential invaders are risk analysis protocols, which can also be used to assess the risk of species introduced in the past and limit or ban their import or commerce. We aimed to identify potential invasive mammals in the pet trade by applying a risk analysis protocol adapted to Brazil. Six alien mammals sold as pets in Brazil resulted high invasion risk. Rodents resulted the highest risk values. In order to prevent the release of invasive species through the pet trade it is necessary to avoid new introductions based on risk analysis, to identify species pathways, and to combat animal trafficking. (C) 2017 Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. on behalf of Associacao Brasileira de Ciencia Ecologica e Conservacao.
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