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    Détails de cette espèce dans Saint Helena
    Statut: Exotique
    Statut d'envahissement: Envahissant
    Occurrence: Établi(e)
    Source: Varnham 2006
    Date d'introduction: 16th century
    Mode d'Introduction:
    Notes sur l'espèce pour cette localité:
    A feral cat population became established on St Helena during the 16th century. Cats are now widespread on St Helena, especially around settlements. They may have been deliberately intoduced by the Portugese to control rats.
    Notes sur la gestion de l'espèce dans cette localité:
    Some trapping around settlements has been carried out by the Public Health Department since 1989. It is believed they have declined in numbers since trapping began.
    Notes sur la localité:
    Dernière mise à jour: 24/07/2006 3:28:44 p.m.
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