Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1960
Extirpated year:
Established status: Populations
are confirmed breeding and apparently self-sustaining for 10 or
more consecutive years.
Estimated Florida range: 4
counties At least 10 years, 6 counties Not
reported breeding
Statewide trend: Declining
Threats to natives: Unknown
Species Account: Native to
Central America, where it is commonly kept as a pet. Likely
introduced in Florida through the pet trade. Effect on native
species is unknown, and no concerted effort to control populations
is planned or underway.
Habitats: Central or core urban
area, Exotic plant community, Low density suburban
development, areas peripheral to core urban areas, and small
towns
County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
Brevard |
1960 |
|
At least 10 years |
|
Broward |
1967 |
|
At least 10 years |
Reported confirmed breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91). |
Collier |
1977 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
Dade |
1949 |
|
At least 10 years |
Reported confirmed breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91). |
Indian River |
1977 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
Martin |
1949 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
Palm Beach |
1961 |
|
At least 10 years |
Reported confirmed breeding (Florida BBA 1986-91). |
Polk |
1949 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
Saint Lucie |
1949 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(B. Pranty, 2001 unpublished data) |
Sarasota |
1977 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
References
James, F. C. 1997. Nonindigenous Birds. Pages
139-156 In Strangers Among Us: Impact and management of
nonindigenous species in Florida. (Simberloff,D., D. Schmitz, and
E. Wilson, eds.) Island Press, Washington D.C.
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