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Global Invasive Species Database

Citation

Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG (2011). Global Invasive Species Database. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/aaobov accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-10-13.

Description

The Global Invasive Species Database is a free, online searchable source of information about species that negatively impact biodiversity. The GISD aims to increase public awareness about invasive species and to facilitate effective prevention and management activities by disseminating specialist’s knowledge and experience to a broad global audience. It focuses on invasive alien species that threaten native biodiversity and covers all taxonomic groups from micro-organisms to animals and plants.

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Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Shyama Pagad
technical point of contact
email: s.pagad@auckland.ac.nz
Lucilla Carnevali
administrative point of contact
email: l.carnevali@isprambiente.it
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