Invaders

Project shows 10% of exotic species in Catalonia are invasive

The data base of the research project EXOCAT, commissioned by the Catalonian government and coordinated by CREAF, has more than 1,100 exotic species registered in Catalonia, 111 of which are considered as invasive. This data base is a benchmark tool for improving policy on biological invasions and their control.

Aedes albopictus @ca @en Asian hornet Biodiversity Catalonia Data base Department of territory and sustainability Exocat @en Exotic species Exotics Generalitat @en Invaders Invasions @en Invasive species Joan pino @en Vespa velutina @en Yellow sugarcane aphid