Invasive Species Northern Ireland

Calico crayfish

Faxonius immunis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

The species may threaten native aquatic organisms and vegetation while destabilising sediments and increasing water turbidity.

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Chinese bushclover

Lespedeza juncea var. sericea

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Outcompetes native species

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Chinese mitten crab

Eriocheir sinensis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Threatens ecosystem functioning and protected species.

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Chinese mystery snail

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Freshwater

Threats:

Could outcompete native freshwater snails and impact nutrient cycling.

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Chinese tallow

Triadica sebifera (Sapium sebiferum)

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Outcompetes native flora

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Chinese water deer

Hydropotes inermis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

May damage understory. May barkstrip.

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Chital, spotted, or Indian spotted deer

Axis axis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Large populations can result in vegetation trampling, damaged river banks and sedimentation increase.

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Citrus longhorn beetle

Anoplophora chinensis

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Detrimental impacts on trees.

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Coati

Nasua nasua

Status:

Potential

Habitat:

Terrestrial

Threats:

Opportunistic feeder leading to decreasing native species. Disease risk.

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