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    Details of this species in Henderson Is.
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Present/controlled
    Source: Waldren et al., 1999, in Varnham 2005
    Arrival Date: First reported in 1987 (Waldren et al 1999)
    Introduction: Intentional (probably)
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) were introduced to Henderson by Pitcairners or members of Operation Raleigh (Brooke et al 2004). Common on Pitcairn, found on North Beach on Henderson (Waldren et al., 1999, in Varnham 2005).
    Management Notes for this Location:
    All specimens seen during 1991-92 were destroyed (Brooke et al., 2004, in Varnham 2005).
    Location Notes:
    Last Modified: 13/02/2006 9:34:58 a.m.


ISSG Landcare Research NBII IUCN University of Auckland