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The first record of an invasive reptile species, Pelomedusa cf. olivacea (Schweigger, 1812) (Pelomedusidae, Testudines), in the wild of South Korea.
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Check List . 2022, Vol. 18 Issue 5, p989-993. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Invasive species are of global conservation concern. South Korea is also facing the same challenge, especially, due to the growing pet trade. Herein, we report Pelomedusa cf. olivacea (Schweigger, 1812) from the wild in South Korea, where it has been imported as a pet. This is the first record of Pelomedusa in the Asian continent. In October 2019, we found an individual of this species beside Hongje Stream in Seoul. We recommend immediate control measures and strict monitoring of the pet trade to avoid the introduction of more invasive species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *REPTILES
*INTRODUCED species
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1809127X
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Check List
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160224168
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.15560/18.5.989