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    Details of this species in Virgin Islands, USA
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Established and expanding
    Source: Hedges et al, 2008
    Arrival Date:
    Introduction: Unintentional (accidentally)
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Osteopilus septentrionalis was apparently dispersed by means of cars and trucks (NatureServe, 2008).
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Location Notes:
    Impacts:
    Reduction in native biodiversity: Osteopilus septentrionalis is increasing in abundance across the United States Virgin Islands, and there is evidence that suggest that in the locations where it is well-established, the native frogs are decreasing (Platenberg & Boulon, 2006)
    Last Modified: 27/04/2009 10:43:54 a.m.
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