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 | |
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 |
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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. |