Native "Pest" Species
Native species that are not "Alien"
Alien = Introduced to Palau, not native, not occurring naturally in PalauNative = Naturally occurring on Palau, came here or evolved here naturally without the aid of humansNative species that are not "Alien"
Love them or hate them, these species are native and thus may not be eradicated. Some may become invasive under certain human-induced conditions. Others are just misunderstood.
Love them or hate them, these species are native and thus may not be eradicated. Some may become invasive under certain human-induced conditions. Others are just misunderstood.
Native Species that are mistaken as "IAS"
Native Species that are mistaken as "IAS"
Saltwater crocodiles (Protected by the international CITES treaty)
All 5 native land snakes
Uek (Australasian Swamphen)
Tengadidik (Collared Kingfisher)
Chelub (Monitor Lizard) (not only native, it might even be endemic)
Lionfish
Crown of Thorns (COTS)**
Kebeas**
Besbus**
**Can become invasive under certain human-induced conditions such as clearing and sedimentation.