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Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta)

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They impact native ants and other insects, damage crops, and their painful stings can pose health threats to humans and livestock.

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Nile Perch (Lates niloticus)

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This predatory fish has caused the extinction or decline of several hundred native fish species in Lake Victoria.

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Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)

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They compete with native species for food and habitat, spread diseases, and their toxic skin kills predators.

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Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica)

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It outcompetes native plants, disrupts riparian zones, and can cause damage to property with its strong roots.

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Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

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They outcompete native red squirrels for food and habitat, and can cause significant damage to forests and wildlife.

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European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

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They outcompete native bird species for nesting sites, leading to declines in native bird populations.

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Burmese Python (Python bivittatus)

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This large snake preys on a wide range of native species, often leading to declines in mammal populations in areas where it becomes established.

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European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

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Overgrazing by this species leads to soil erosion, loss of native vegetation, and impacts on native fauna.

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Asian Carp (Several species in Cyprinidae)

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Outcompetes native fish for food, altering the aquatic food web and potentially leading to the collapse of native fish species.

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Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)

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They clog water intake pipes, damage boats, and outcompete native mussels, leading to significant economic and ecological costs.

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Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

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It infests and kills ash trees, leading to the loss of millions of trees and severe impacts on ecosystems, municipalities, and industries.

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Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis)

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Predation by this snake has led to the severe decline or extinction of several bird species on Guam.

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Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)

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Forms dense mats which block waterways, affect water flow, reduce oxygen levels, and negatively impact aquatic organisms.

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Lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles)

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Lionfish predate on and compete with native fish, causing declines in reef fish populations and negative impacts on coral reef ecosystems.

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Northern Snakehead (Channa argus)

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This predatory fish impacts native species by predation and competition for resources, leading to ecological imbalance.

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European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas)

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It preys on a variety of organisms, altering food webs, and competes with native crabs and fish for food and habitat.

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Yellow Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes)

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Disrupts native ant populations, affects the balance of ecosystems, and can cause declines in small vertebrate populations.

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Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata)

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This plant grows rapidly, smothering native plants and trees under a blanket of leaves, leading to reduced biodiversity.

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Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

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Displaces native wetland plants, reduces biodiversity, alters hydrology, and negatively impacts wetland ecosystems.

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Feral Pig (Sus scrofa)

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They cause environmental damage through rooting and wallowing, impact native plant and animal species, and can spread diseases.

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