Invasion information |
Range in Japan |
This subspecies is established in Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga Prefs., and Iheyajima Island (Okinawa Islands). This species (subspecies unknown) is also established in Chiba Pref. (Inbanuma Pond), Akusekijima (Tokara Islands), Kitadaitojima (Daito Islands), and Kerama Islands (Zamamijima and Tonakijima Is.). |
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Origin |
Taiwan |
Date |
Kyoto, Osaka, Shiga, and Akusekijima populations were established in 1930 or earlier. Other island populations may be established in 1980s or later. |
Route |
Deliberate: Release or escape of pet animals. |
Impact |
Hybridization, competition, and predation. Native organism(s) affected: Native geoemydid turtles such as Mauremys japonica. Hybridization often occur between different species or genera of geoemydid turtles. There is an evidence of hybridization between this subspecies and M. japonica |
Regulation in Japan |
Mauremys mutica is listed in CITES Appendix II. |
Introduced range in other countries |
None. |