Exotic species are those that are non-native to Pima County. Such species adversely affect habitat, and can transform habitats over a 5-25 year scale. They can cause economic loss to ranchers and farmers. Exotic species are also known as invasive species or pest species. (This is a partial list.)
- buffelgrass, opens a new window
- bullfrog, opens a new window
- Northern crayfish, opens a new window
- fountain grass, opens a new window
- green sunfish, opens a new window
- red brome, opens a new window
- tamarisk, opens a new window
Sources:
Exotic Species, opens a new window | Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, opens a new window
Natural Resources Conservation Service, opens a new window | United States Department of Agriculture USDA, opens a new window
Invasive Species in Region 3, opens a new window | USDA Forest Service, opens a new window
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