Search the GB Non-native Species Information Portal


Use the Portal to find distribution data and other useful information for all non-native species in GB.

Popular portal searches

  1. Chinese Mitten Crab, Eriocheir sinensis
  2. American Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus
  3. American Mink, Mustela vison
  4. Muntjac, Muntiacus reevesi
  5. Giant Hogweed, Heracleum mantegazzianum
  6. Citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplophora chinensis
  7. Tree-Of-Heaven, Ailanthus altissima
  8. American Skunk-cabbage, Lysichiton americanus
  9. Canada Goose, Branta canadensis
  10. Siberian Chipmunk, Tamias sibiricus
  11. Carpet Sea Squirt, Didemnum vexillum
  12. Ring-Necked Parakeet, Psittacula krameri
  13. Sika Deer, Cervus nippon
  14. Indian House Crow, Corvus splendens
  15. Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas
  16. Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis
  17. Chinese Water Deer, Hydropotes inermis
  18. Topmouth Gudgeon, Pseudorasbora parva
  19. Ruddy Duck, Oxyura jamaicensis
  20. Killer Alga, Caulerpa taxifolia

About the Portal


The Portal provides access to distribution data for over 3000 non-native species in GB as well as additional information such as place or origin, date of introduction and methods of introduction. For 300 species much more detailed information is provided, including information on identification, impacts and control methods.


Reporting

A key function of the NNSIP project is to report on progress and monitor trends in non-native species data. Use the links below to download NNSIP reports:


The Portal was developed by a consortium of partners including the BTO and MBA and led by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Distribution data are provided directly by the NBN Gateway.


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