A Species Bioprofile for the Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)

IF 0.6 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q4 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Venetia S Briggs-Gonzalez, Paul Evans, Cassidy Klovanish, F. Mazzotti
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Abstract - Varanus salvator (Asian Water Monitor) is the second largest species of lizard in the world and is a member of the Varanidae Family. This highly aquatic species can also be found in arboreal environments and is an active predator and scavenger. Originating from southeastern Asia, including parts of India, this species is common in the international pet trade. Its popularity in the pet trade has led to multiple introductions outside of their native range, making this a species of concern as potentially invasive to the southeastern US with ready access to the Caribbean and Latin America. As a generalist species that has already been identified in Florida, there is a high likelihood for establishment as an invasive species. In cases such as these, implementing early detection and rapid response for successful management of invasive species is critical. Here, we provide a comprehensive summary of natural history findings on the Asian Water Monitor, including management methods and potential ecological impacts as an invasive species.
亚洲水监视器(Varanus salvator)的物种生物概况
摘要:亚洲水蜥(Varanus salvator)是世界上第二大的蜥蜴物种,是蜥蜴科的一员。这种高度水生的物种也可以在树栖环境中发现,是一种活跃的捕食者和食腐者。原产于东南亚,包括印度部分地区,这一物种在国际宠物贸易中很常见。它在宠物贸易中的受欢迎程度导致了在其本土范围之外的多次引入,使其成为一个令人担忧的物种,因为它可能入侵美国东南部,随时可以进入加勒比海和拉丁美洲。作为一种已经在佛罗里达州发现的多面手物种,它很有可能成为入侵物种。在这种情况下,实施早期发现和快速反应以成功管理入侵物种至关重要。在此,我们全面总结了亚洲水监测的自然历史发现,包括作为入侵物种的管理方法和潜在的生态影响。
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Southeastern Naturalist
Southeastern Naturalist 环境科学-生态学
CiteScore
1.20
自引率
16.70%
发文量
31
审稿时长
18-36 weeks
期刊介绍: The Southeastern Naturalist covers all aspects of the natural history sciences of terrestrial, freshwater, and marine organisms and the environments of the southeastern portion of North America, roughly bounded from North Carolina south to Florida, west to Texas, north to Oklahoma, and east back to North Carolina. Manuscripts based on field studies outside of this region that provide information on species within this region may be considered at the Editor’s discretion.
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