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Elk - Cervus elaphus

Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1967

Extirpated year:

Established status: Species are present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.

Estimated Florida range: 1 county At least 10 years

Statewide trend: Declining

Threats to natives: Unknown impact on native species.

Species Account: Six released on Buck Island Breeding Ranch in Highlands County in 1967 or 1968. The herd increased to less than 30 animals. In 1993, 10 animals were seen in the area, and small numbers have been sighted subsequently in the same area.

Habitats:

County	First Year	Extirpated Year	Breeding status	Notes
HIGHLANDS	1967		At least 10 years

References

Layne, J. 1997. Nonindigenous Mammals. Pages 157-186 in Strangers in Paradise: impact and management of nonindigenous species in Florida (Simberloff,D., D. Schmitz, and T. Brown, eds.). Island Press, Washington, D. C.

Links to more information

University of Michigan Species account

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