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    List of Invasive Alien Species (IAS)

    Online Information Systems

    Elizabeth Sellers, Annie Simpson, Shelaine Curd-Hetrick, Invasive Species Information Node, National Biological Information Infrastructure, United States Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 302, Reston VA 20192. (703) 648-4385. esellers@usgs.gov.

     

    A preliminary draft document, prepared for the

    Experts Meeting Towards the Implementation of a

    Global Invasive Species Information Network (GISIN),

    Baltimore, Maryland, USA

    6-8 April 2004

     

    PLEASE READ THIS FIRST:

     

    This document contains a list of Internet-accessible databases and information systems providing species, bibliographic, taxonomic, expertise, distributions, images and many other information types as they pertain to invasive, exotic, alien, introduced, non-native species and all other species of world flora and fauna.

    NOTE: Information contained within this document is planned for future cataloguing. Databases are listed in no specific order or priority with the exception of the numbering and arrangement of databases into basic groups. This list of databases and related information is by no means intended to be comprehensive. If there is a database or information about a database that you feel should be included in this list, please do not hesitate to email Elizabeth Sellers at esellers@usgs.gov.

    Global Context - IAS Databases

    1.       Global Invasive Species Database (GISD)

    URL: http://www.issg.org/database and http://www.invasivespecies.net/database

    Host/Originating Country: Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) / New Zealand; National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) / USA.
    Language: English

    Description: Provides global information on alien invasive species to agencies, resource managers, decision-makers, and interested individuals. Information is supplied by expert contributors from around the world and includes all types of species. Data includes species ecology, distribution (native and alien ranges), impacts, general and management references, links, and expert contacts.

    2.       100 of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species (in GISD)

    URL: http://www.issg.org/database/species/search.asp?st=100ss&fr=1&sts=

    Host/Originating Country: Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) / New Zealand; National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) / USA.

    Language: English

    Description: Species listing of information about 100 of the world’s worst invasive alien species.

    3.       Global Compendium of Weeds (GCW)

    URL: http://www.hear.org/gcw/alpha_select_gcw.htm

    Host/Originating Country: U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) / USA.
    Language: English

    Description: Reviews the information in the publication entitled "A Global Compendium of Weeds" by Rod Randall (Department of Agriculture of Western Australia [AgWest]). Contains references to approximately 20,000 taxa of plants, citing information about "weedy" characteristics of each.

    4.       World Weeds Database

    URL: http://w3.to/weeds (NOTE: non-functioning URL).
    Host/Originating Country
    : Oxford Forestry Institute, Oxford University, UK.
    Language: English

    Description: Displays information on more than 2400 weed species around the world, including non-native species, ranked according to the severity of infestation. Users can view data by country, plant, genus, or family.

     

     

    Non-USA Context - IAS Databases

    5.       IABIN – Invasives Information Network (I3N) (Western Hemisphere)

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/index.html

    Host/Originating Country: National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII), USA.

    Language: English

    Description: A regional network of invasive species knowledge bases, providing direct access to national knowledge bases throughout the Americas. Includes a data search capability across all contributing countries, list of country catalogs, value-added products, fact sheets, and presentations.

    i. I3N- Project - Argentina (InBiAr)

    URL: http://www.uns.edu.ar/inbiar/database.asp and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/argentina.html

    Host/Originating Country: Base de Datos sobre Invasiones Biologicas en Argentina (InBiAr) / Argentina.

    Language: Spanish

    Description: invasive species database.

     

    ii. I3N-Bahamas

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/bahamas.html

    Description: Includes invasive species lists for all species, plants and animals, and a Pest List of Ministry.

     

    iii. I3N-Brazil (CRIA)

    URL: http://i3n.cria.org.br/ and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/brazil.html

    Host/Originating Country: Rede de Informacao sobre Especies Invasoras / Brazil.

    Language: Portuguese, English

    Description: Catalog of researchers, projects information sources and a list of invasive species.

     

    iv. I3N-Chile

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/chile.html

     

    v. I3N-Columbia

    URL: http://www.siac.net.co/sib_descargas.php and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/colombia.html

    Host/Originating Country: Sistema de Informacion sobre Biodiversidad de Colombia / Colombia.

    Language: Spanish, English

     

    vi. I3N-Costa Rica

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/costarica.html

    Language: English

     

    vii. I3N-Dominican Republic

    URL: http://www.medioambiente.gov.do/inbidom/ and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/dominicanrep.html

    Description: XML files for each of 19 organizations (each containing projects, datasets, experts, and lists of species for that organization); I3N Cataloguer with species, experts, projects, data sets; metadata on species and projects associated with experts, a list of species, a list of institutions, photos and details about 4 invasive species and a questionnaire.

     

    viii. I3N-Ecuador

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/ecuador.html

    Language: English

    Description: Lists of research organizations and associated xml pages. I3N catalogs include species metadata.

     

    ix. I3N-El Salvador

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/elsalvador.html

    Description: 5 fact sheets on invertebrate species, and 2 fact sheets on plant species.

     

    x. I3N-Guatemala

    URL: http://www.geocities.com/otecbio_especies/ and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/guatemala.html

    Host/Originating Country: Oficina Tecnica de Biodiversidad / Guatemala.

    Language: Spanish, English

    Description: Lists of invasive species, experts, projects, databases, a photographic gallery, information on Verticillata hydrilla. I3N catalogs include the I3N-Guatemala catalog of information on invasive species research and activities in Guatemala.

     

    xi. I3N-Jamaica (I3N-JA)

    URL: http://www.jamaicachm.org.jm/Invasive_Species.asp and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/jamaica.html

    Host/Originating Country: Jamaica Clearing House Mechanism (CHM), Natural History Division of the Institute of Jamaica, Jamaica.

    Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese

    Description: Animal and plant species taxonomic information, resource persons catalogue, bibliographic and research listings for Jamaica IAS.

     

    xii. I3N-Mexico

    URL: http://www.conabio.gob.mx/conocimiento/info_especies/especies_invasoras/doctos/especiesinvasoras.html and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/mexico.html

    Host/Originating Country: Conabio / Mexico.

    Language: Spanish, English

    Description: Describes invasive species information system developments in Mexico, including the Biotica database #  in this list, and the National System of Information on Biodiversidad (SNIB) as containing IAS information. I3N catalogs include species information, experts, projects and data sets.

     

    Xiii. I3N-Paraguay

    URL: http://www.i3n.org.py/ and http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/paraguay.html

    Host/Originating Country: Paraguay

    Language: Spanish and English

    Description: Online database of invasive species profiles, occurrence data, research, and related contacts in Paraguay.

     

    xiv. I3N-Peru

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/peru.html

     

    xv. I3N-Uruguay

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/uruguay.html

     

    xvi. I3N-USA

    URL: http://i3n.iabin.net/participants/usa.html

    Description: List of invasive species of concern of the NBII Invasive Species Information Node (clicking on the species name brings up a page, created from the XML,  with the actual content of all the links): http://pick1.pick.uga.edu/cgi-bin/20q?act=x_checklist&path=INVASIVES and a Partial Species List with ITIS links.

    6.       InfoNatura – Birds, Mammals and Amphibians of Latin America

    URL: http://www.natureserve.org/infonatura/

    Host/Originating Country:

    Language: English

    Description: Information on bird, mammal and amphibian species of Latin America, including invasive species. Includes amphibian data for Mexico and Central America, bird and mammal range maps, photos, global conservation status, habitat description, distribution, population status, references, and maps.

    7.       European Information System on Invasive Alien Species – Regional Biological Invasions Centre (RBIC)

    URL: http://www.zin.ru/rbic/

    Host/Originating Country: Zoological Institute RAS / Russia

    Language: English

    Description: Web portal providing access to the global, regional and national internet resources on biological invasions. RBIC Information System is serving as a Regional Clearinghouse on invasive alien species and information hub of the Global Invasive Species Informational Network. Databases included in the RBIC are:

     

                                                       i.      Aquatic Invasive Species of Europe - http://www.zin.ru/projects/invasions/gaas/AA_IDB.HTM

                                                     ii.      GIS Invader - http://www.zin.ru/rbic/projects/invader/default.asp

                                                    iii.      Alien Species of the Baltic Sea (#13 in this document)

                                                    iv.      European Research Network on Aquatic Invasive Species (ERNAIS) - http://www.zin.ru/rbic/projects/ernais/default.asp

                                                      v.      Alien Species of North-West Russia information system (under development)

    8.       North European and Baltic Network on Invasive Alien Species (NOBANIS) Database

    URL: http://www.nobanis.org/Search.asp

    Host/Originating Country:  Danish Forest and Nature Agency / Denmark.

    Language: English

    Description: The NOBANIS is a gateway to databases on invasive species in the Nordic and Baltic region and houses the NOBANIS database, which provides access to invasive species information for the region. Each species profile contains distribution maps, common names, scientific names and synonyms, habitat information, and indications of biostatus or invasiveness.

    9.       Estonian Alien Species Database.

    URL: http://eelis.ic.envir.ee/voorliigid/

    Host/Originating Country: Estonia.

    Language: Estonian, English.

    Description: Provides access to PDF lists of aquatic invaders, introduced mammals, birds, terrestrial invertebrates and plants.

    10.   Marine Alien Species of Estonia

    URL: http://www.sea.ee/Sektorid/merebioloogia/eesti/Marine_Alien_Species_of_Estonia.htm

    Host/Originating Country: Estonian Marine Institute, University of Tartu Tallinn / Estonia.

    Language: Estonian, English

    Description: Provides information on invasive alien species of plankton, benthic invertebrates and fishes. Each species profile includes scientific names, common names, digital images, identification/descriptive information, natural distribution, first Estonian introduction record, invasion history in the baltic sea, distribution and population dynamics in Estonian waters, distribution maps, ecological and economical impact, contacts for more information, and references.

    11.   Danish Forest and Nature Agency – Invasive Species Lists (Denmark)

    URL: http://www.skovognatur.dk/Emne/Naturbeskyttelse/invasivearter/

    Host/Originating Country: Danish Forest and Nature Agency / Denmark

    Language: Danish, English

    Description: Includes lists of invasive plant and animal species in Denmark and related information. Each species profile includes digital images and descriptive information.

    12.   Baltic Sea Alien Species Database

    URL: http://www.ku.lt/nemo/

    Host/Originating Country: Coastal Research and Planning Institute, Klaipeda University, Lithuania.

    Language: English

    Description: Interactive tool, including DATABASE SEARCH, BALTIC SUB-REGIONS and SPECIES DIRECTORY. The information comprised in the Database comes from: a) members of the Baltic Marine Biologists Working Group on Non-indigenous Estuarine and Marine Organisms and other researchers involved in invasive biology studies; b) published papers, environmental reports, “grey literature”, Internet sites; c) a Database Questionnaire (under construction).

    13.   Alien Species in Poland

    URL: http://www.iop.krakow.pl/ias/

    Host/Originating Country: Poland

    Language: Polish, English

    Description: A database of 403 alien species of plants, animals and fungi, describing pathways, place and time of introduction to Poland, current distribution, population trends and impact upon native species, habitats and ecosystems. For some species, there are also suggested methods of control.

    14.   Lumonet - Finnish CHM of the CBD (Finland)

    URL: http://www.ymparisto.fi/default.asp?node=8344&lan=en

    Host/Originating Country: Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) / Finland.

    Language: Finnish, Swedish, English

    Description: Biodiversity clearing-house mechanism of the CBD. Currently links to Baltic Sea Alien Species database, Nordic Network on Introduced Species (NNIS), Regional Biological Invasions Center (RBIC) and contains an RTF article by Petri Nummi on Alien Species in Finland.

    15.   Introduction and Spread of Alien Organisms (Sweden)

    URL: http://www.svenskamiljonatet.se/miljonat/english/katalog/

    Host/Originating Country: Swedish EnviroNet Environment Catalog – Environmental Threats / Sweden.

    Language: Swedish, English

    Description: Catalog of environmental information (literature, research) and data for Sweden, including a section on introduction and spread of alien organisms under the ‘Environmental Threats’ category.

    16.   Alien Species in Swedish Seas and Archipelago Areas

    URL: http://www.frammandearter.se/

    Host/Originating Country: / Sweden.

    Language: Swedish, English

    Description: A compilation of current knowledge on alien species in Swedish seas and archipelago areas, including the Skagerrak/Kattegat and the Baltic Sea. Includes lists of phytoplankton and microalgae, seaweeds, vascular plants, molluscs, crabs, crustaceans, worms and other invertebrates, fish, and mammals. Some species names in the list are linked to PDF fact sheets that contain digital images, common names (including in other languages, scientific name, size and appearance description, similar species or lookalikes, geographical origin, first observation in Swedish waters, occurrence in Swedish seas and coastal areas, occurrence in other sea areas, probable means of introduction, habitats, ecological and other effects, additional information and references.

    17.   BIOLFLOR – Vascular Plant Search and Information System (Germany)

    URL: http://www.ufz.de/biolflor/index.jsp

    Host/Originating Country: Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), The German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BFN) / Germany.

    Language: German, English

    Description: information system on vascular plants of Germany, including biological and ecological traits of alien plant species.

    18.   Invasive Plant Species in Germany (NeoFlora) (Germany)

    URL: http://www.neophyten.de/

    Host/Originating Country: The German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BFN) / Germany.

    Language: German

    Description: Fact sheets on invasive alien plant species in Germany, including legal framework, ecology, impacts and control measures.

    19.   German National Flora Information System (Germany)

    URL: http://www.floraweb.de/

    Host/Originating Country: German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) / Germany.

    Language: German

    Description: National information system on biology, distribution, and threat of all wild growing vascular plants of Germany, including alien plant species.

    20.   Invasive Species in Belgium

    URL: http://ias.biodiversity.be/ias/

    Host/Originating Country: Belgian Biodiversity Platform, Belgian Clearing-House Mechanism / Belgium

    Language: English, French, Dutch, German

    Description: List of IAS that live in Belgium and that are known to have a detrimental impact on the environment. Includes species of terrestrial plants, molluscs, crustraceans, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Species names link users to fact sheets/profiles containing taxonomic information (including common name in English, French, Dutch and German), photographic images, a description of origin and distribution (including map of belgium with location points of feral populations), ecology and life history traits (habit preferences, life cycle, dispersion capacity, competition & predation, defense mechanisms), detrimental effects, population control, references, internet links, and contact email for those responsible for preparing the fact sheet/species profile.

    21.   Introduced Plants and Animals (in Russia)

    URL: http://www.biodat.ru/db/intro/plant_e.htm

    Host/Originating Country: Global Environment Facility, Quarantine Institute of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences / Russia.

    Language: Russian, English

    Description: Two databases (one of 1119 introduced plant records, and the other of 3250 introduced animal records) searchable by latin name, russian name, order, family, country of origin, and region of introduction. Information provided for species includes latin name, russian name, kingdom, order, family, point of exportation, country of exportation, region of exportation, manner of encroachment, detection point, area of introduction, country of introduction, region of introduction, biotype of introduction, year of introduction, population, dispersal dynamics, type of introduction, purpose of introduction, target organism, enemies and competitors, introduction results, economic importance, information source, year and scientific institution.

    22.   Invasive Non-Native Species in the UK

    URL: http://138.253.199.114/IAAP%20Web/IAAPwebsite/index.asp

    Host/Originating Country: Applied Vegetation Dynamics Laboratory, University of Liverpool / UK.

    Language: English

    Description: Information on all Alien or Non-native organisms that are invasive in the UK providing information regarding problem species, management strategies and control techniques. Includes all taxonomic groups of multicellular organisms, classified as plants or animals, and aquatic (freshwater) or terrestrial. Marine species are included in a fifth section which includes; algae, higher plants and animals. Each species profile contains information on control methods, impacts, ecology, references, taxonomy, contacts, case histories, and fact sheets.

    23.   Non-native Marine Species in British Waters

    URL: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/marine/non_native/

    Host/Originating Country: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) / UK.
    Language: English
    Description: An online listing of marine flora and fauna information sheets describing non-native marine invertebrates, algae, and plants in the
    United Kingdom.

    24.   Chinese Mitten Crabs (NHM, UK)

    URL: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/other-invertebrates/chinese-mitten-crabs/chinese-mitten-crabs.html

    Host/Originating Country: The Natural History Museum / UK

    Language: English

    Description: A web site profiling the Chinese Mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) with information on its identification, classification, life history, distribution and associated environmental problems.

    25.   Biological Records Center (BRC) (British Isles)

    URL: http://www.brc.ac.uk/

    Host/Originating Country:

    Language: English

    Description: National custodian of wildlife distribution data for the British Isles. Provides species distribution information, including introduced crayfish and other marine invasive species.

    26.   EPPO (Pest) Alert List (Europe & Mediterranean)

    URL: http://www.eppo.org/QUARANTINE/Alert_List/alert_list.htm

    Host/Originating Country: European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) / France.

    Language: English

    Description: Information on pests selected because they may present a phytosanitary risk for the EPPO region. Includes reports on pests that are new to science, new outbreaks, reports of spread, etc.

    27.   Mediterranean Region Invasive Plants

    URL: