Influences on the transport and establishment of exotic bird species: an analysis of the parrots (Psittaciformes) of the world
Most studies of exotic species invasions only consider the factors that affect the establishment of populations following release, yet this is only one step on the invasion pathway. Different factors are likely to influence which species are transported and released. Here, we examine the influence of species traits on the successful transition of species through […]
Global analysis of factors affecting the outcome of freshwater fish introductions
As humans move species around the globe, biotic homogenization decreases diversity. It is therefore crucial to understand factors influencing invasion success at a global scale. I analyzed factors predicting establishment of freshwater fishes transferred internationally based on 1424 cases of first introductions from one country to another as reported in FishBase, an encyclopedic database of […]
Determinants of vertebrate invasion success in Europe and North America
Species that are frequently introduced to an exotic range have a high potential of becoming invasive. Besides propagule pressure, however, no other generally strong determinant of invasion success is known. Although evidence has accumulated that human affiliates (domesticates, pets, human commensals) also have high invasion success, existing studies do not distinguish whether this success can […]