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Lepisosteidae spp.

Basic information
Scientific name Lepisosteidae spp. (No picture)
Common names
Higher taxon Lepisosteidae, Lepisosteiformes, Actinopterygii
Natural range From Province of Quebec to Costa Rica
Habitat Under Construction.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Not established in Japan Range in Japan
Origin Unintroduced to Japan.
Date
Route
Impact Potentially: Predation on and competition with native species.
Regulation in Japan Invasive alien species (Invasive Alien Species Act)
Introduced range in other countries Under Construction.
Reference Notes
In the moat of Nagoya castle at Aichi pref and Nomi river at Tokyo pref, alligator gars were seen in the same place, and the possibility of establishment has been pointed out. There is also a risk of establishment for other species if conditions are similar.