Details of this species in Maria Is. Status: Alien
Invasiveness: Invasive
Occurrence: Eradicated
Source: Island Conservation and Ecology Group, 2004 Arrival Date:
Introduction: Species Notes for this Location:
Management Notes for this Location:
Rattus norvegicus was eradicated from Maria Island in 1960, by the New Zealand Wildlife Service (led by Don Merton). The eradication was achieved using warfarin (Rid-rat) bait stations over a two year period, at a cost of US$50 (Moors, 1985; Towns and Broome, 2003; D. Merton, pers. comm.; J. Russell, pers. comm.). The eradication was undertaken to protect the white-faced storm petrel (see Pelagodroma marina in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) during its breeding season (Thomas and Taylor, 2002). Location Notes:
The vegetation of Maria Island (1 ha) is primarily forested. Last Modified: 21/08/2006 12:19:22 p.m.
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