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Article: Species list and distribution of non-native freshwater turtles in Hong Kong

TitleSpecies list and distribution of non-native freshwater turtles in Hong Kong
Authors
KeywordsChelonians
hybrids
checklist
invasive species
mercy release
Issue Date2021
PublisherRegional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.reabic.net/journals/bir/
Citation
BioInvasions Records, 2021, Epub 2021-08-18, v. 10 How to Cite?
AbstractFreshwater turtles have been introduced to a diversity of environments worldwide, sometimes leading to devastating impacts on native biodiversity and ecosystems. Documentation of species and distribution of non-native turtles is needed to effectively manage potentially invasive turtles. Here, we compiled a species list and distribution map of non-native turtles found in Hong Kong by combining field survey data, anecdotal records made by naturalists, and citizen science data. We collected 696 records, involving 25 pure species and three putative hybrids distributed widely throughout Hong Kong. The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), listed as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species, was the most frequently recorded species. Most, if not all, non-native turtles were probably released intentionally, as abandoned pets or in religious release. We urge for strengthening legal regulation and developing measures to stop intentional release, particularly religious release.
DescriptionHybrid open access
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/306579
ISSN
2023 Impact Factor: 1.5
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.444

 

DC FieldValueLanguage
dc.contributor.authorSung, YH-
dc.contributor.authorLee, WH-
dc.contributor.authorLau, MWN-
dc.contributor.authorLau, A-
dc.contributor.authorWong, PPY-
dc.contributor.authorDingle, C-
dc.contributor.authorYeung, HY-
dc.contributor.authorFong, JJ-
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-22T07:36:39Z-
dc.date.available2021-10-22T07:36:39Z-
dc.date.issued2021-
dc.identifier.citationBioInvasions Records, 2021, Epub 2021-08-18, v. 10-
dc.identifier.issn2242-1300-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/306579-
dc.descriptionHybrid open access-
dc.description.abstractFreshwater turtles have been introduced to a diversity of environments worldwide, sometimes leading to devastating impacts on native biodiversity and ecosystems. Documentation of species and distribution of non-native turtles is needed to effectively manage potentially invasive turtles. Here, we compiled a species list and distribution map of non-native turtles found in Hong Kong by combining field survey data, anecdotal records made by naturalists, and citizen science data. We collected 696 records, involving 25 pure species and three putative hybrids distributed widely throughout Hong Kong. The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), listed as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species, was the most frequently recorded species. Most, if not all, non-native turtles were probably released intentionally, as abandoned pets or in religious release. We urge for strengthening legal regulation and developing measures to stop intentional release, particularly religious release.-
dc.languageeng-
dc.publisherRegional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.reabic.net/journals/bir/-
dc.relation.ispartofBioInvasions Records-
dc.rightsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.-
dc.subjectChelonians-
dc.subjecthybrids-
dc.subjectchecklist-
dc.subjectinvasive species-
dc.subjectmercy release-
dc.titleSpecies list and distribution of non-native freshwater turtles in Hong Kong-
dc.typeArticle-
dc.identifier.emailDingle, C: cdingle@hku.hk-
dc.identifier.authorityDingle, C=rp01985-
dc.description.naturepublished_or_final_version-
dc.identifier.hkuros329048-
dc.identifier.volumeEpub 2021-08-18, v. 10-
dc.publisher.placeFinland-

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