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Plants introduced from other countries that ENDANGER our biodiversity are referred to as invasive alien species (IAS).

INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES. Plants introduced from other countries that ENDANGER our biodiversity are referred to as invasive alien species (IAS). These are some IAS now in Jamaica. Photo by: Aisha Bailey. Photo by: Karen McIntyre. African Tulip Tree. Wild Hops. Photo by: Sean Townsend.

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Plants introduced from other countries that ENDANGER our biodiversity are referred to as invasive alien species (IAS).

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  1. INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES Plants introduced from other countries that ENDANGERour biodiversity are referred to as invasive alien species (IAS). These are some IAS now in Jamaica. Photo by: Aisha Bailey Photo by: Karen McIntyre African Tulip Tree Wild Hops Photo by: Sean Townsend Photo by: Dayne Buddo Strawberry Guava Mock Orange The list above is not exhaustive and there may be more IAS present in Jamaica. Natural History Division Institute of Jamaica 10-16 East Street Kingston Jamaica Phone: (876) 922 0620-6 E-mail: chm@nhd.cwjamaica.com Website:www.jamaicachm.org.jm Photo by: Sean Townsend Photo by: Aisha Bailey Scratch Coco Bamboo The Institute of Jamaica is an agent of the Ministry of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture.

  2. INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES Animals introduced from other countries that ENDANGERour biodiversity are referred to as invasive alien species (IAS). These are some IAS now in Jamaica. Photo by: Elizabeth Morrison Photo by: Aisha Bailey Red-Eared Slider Wolf Cichlid Photo by: Davidson University Photo by: Sean Townsend Photo by: Aisha Bailey Suckermouth Catfish Bull Frog The list above is not exhaustive and there may be more invasive alien animals present in Jamaica. Natural History Division Institute of Jamaica 10-16 East Street Kingston Jamaica Phone: (876) 922 0620-6 E-mail: chm@nhd.cwjamaica.com Website:www.jamaicachm.org.jm Photo by: Batraciens-reptiles.com Photo by: Sean Townsend Photo by: USGS Photo by: Aisha Bailey Green Mussel Feral Pig The Institute of Jamaica is an agent of the Ministry of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture.

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