Occasional herpetofaunal introductions into and from the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Author(s)

Toledo, Luis Felipe ; Zanotti, Alexandre P. ; de Lima Silva Bezerra, Lisandra Maria ; Abrahao, Carlos ; Lisboa, Cybele Sabino

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: SPIXIANA; v. 45, n. 2, p. 5-pg., 2023-02-01.

Abstract

Invasive species are on the rise. It is a global problem and early detections of alien species may be the key to control and eradicate potentially invasive populations. Thus, we gathered information of amphibian and reptile species that were introduced to or from the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, in the northeast of Brazil. We found that at least one lizard species, Tropidurus hispidus (Spix, 1825), may be recently establishing a population in Fernando de Noronha main island, and the endemic skink from Fernando de Noronha, Trachylepis atlantica (Schmidt, 1945), may be establishing a breeding population in Recife, mainland Brazil. Additional cases of accidental or intentional transport of amphibians and reptiles to or from the archipelago that apparently did not lead to the establishment of allochthonous populations have also been detected and are reported herein. We suggest stronger surveillance at the ports of the archipelago to prevent further invasions or evasions. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/25358-3 - The chytrid fungus: from its origins to its consequences
• Grantee: Luis Felipe de Toledo Ramos Pereira
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 19/18335-5 - Passive air transportation of an amphibian lethal pathogen in high elevation sites: practical applications for protected areas conservation in the State of São Paulo
• Grantee: Luis Felipe de Toledo Ramos Pereira
• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants