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Invasive species in California, the introduced species of fauna−animals and flora−plants that are established and have naturalized within California.. Native plants and animals can become threatened endangered species from the spread of invasive species in natural habitats and/or developed areas (e.g. agriculture, transport, settlement).
The recent discovery of a new type of invasive mussel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is raising concerns that the non-native species could cause major ecological harm and inflict costly ...
Those who observe any suspected golden mussels in California are asked to file a report through CDFW's Invasive Species Program, either by filling out the form online, emailing invasives@wildlife ...
A sea otter eyes its lunch, one of two invasive European green crabs it was able to retrieve underwater. Photo taken in 2011 in Moss Landing, CA.
California state policy has also recognized the need to protect the chaparral vegetation threatened by the fires. [6] Other threats to the ecoregion include development, overgrazing, conversion to annual grasses, and invasive species. Invasive grasses often appear as the result of fires or human development in chaparral. [7]
List of invasive species in California; Least storm petrel; Leopard frog; Leopard shark; Leucanthiza dircella; Lichanura orcutti; Litaneutria minor; Litaneutria obscura;
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California. This is the first known introduction of the golden mussel in North America.
Since its introduction to California in the mid-19th century, [11] it has become a large-scale invasive species (noxious weed or invasive exotic) throughout 23 U.S. states. It currently dominates over 15,000,000 acres (61,000 square kilometres) in California alone. [13] [14] By 1970, [14] yellow star-thistle had reached 23 U.S. states. [11]