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    Details of this species in Martinique
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Established and expanding
    Source: INPN, 2008
    Arrival Date: 1994
    Introduction: Introduced by natural means
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Streptopelia decaocto, released in 1976 in Guadeloupe during the eruption of the Soufriere, was first seen in Martinique in 1994 (Barré et al., 1997).
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Since 2005, the species has been classified as game.
    Location Notes:
    Impacts:
    Competition: With the increase in the area of its distribution, it is likely that Streptopelia decaocto will compete with the native species Zenaida aurita.
    Hybridisation: Hybridization of Streptopelia decaocto with the indigenous dove Zenaida aurita is suspected.
    Last Modified: 5/06/2008 9:32:17 a.m.
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