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Native plants and animals in Florida are threatened by the spread of invasive species. [2] Florida is a major biodiversity hotspot in North America and the hospitable sub-tropical climate has also become a hotspot for invasive plants and animals due to anthropogenic introduction.
About 250 different species of fish (including 73 non-native species) inhabit Florida. There are more than 1,000 species of fish occurring in the state's inshore waters. [ 36 ] [ 37 ]
Native Non-native Fresh water Salt water Notes African jewelfish: Hemichromis bimaculatus: African pompano: Alectis ciliaris: Also known as the pennant-fish and threadfin trevally. [4] African tigerfish: Hydrocynus vittatus: Alabama bass: Micropterus henshalli: Alabama shad: Alosa alabamae: Albacore: Thunnus alalunga: Alewife: Alosa ...
As of 2010 1,392 additional non-native plant species have been identified and established themselves in South Florida. [8] A variety of avenues are available for species to be brought by humans deliberately or by accident: agricultural experiments, in shipping containers, or attached to vehicles.
Hoary bats are not considered residents, because they migrate to Mexico and South America to spend the winter, but are considered a native species. [5] The remaining species are considered to be colony-roosting bats. Darker than their solitary counterparts and less furry, these bats prefer to live under bridges, in tree holes or caves.
Things you need to know about Florida's new invasive species devouring landscapes and crops.
The American alligator is the state reptile of Florida. This is a list of reptiles which are found in the U.S. state of Florida. This list includes both native and introduced species. Introduced species are put on this list only if they have an established population (large breeding population, numerous specimens caught, invasive, etc.).
Due in part to its prevalence in the exotic pet trade, [12] Florida has a large number of non-native species. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission tracks 31 species of mammals, [ 13 ] 196 species of birds, [ 14 ] 48 species of reptiles, [ 15 ] 4 species of amphibians, [ 16 ] and 55 species of fish [ 17 ] that have been observed in the state.