Alopochen aegyptiaca
Name in EU legislation: Alopochen aegyptiacus Linnaeus, 1766
EASIN ID:
R00644
Status:
Alien
Environments:
Freshwater, Terrestrial
Union concern:
Yes
Member States concern:
Yes
Outermost regions concern:
Yes
Partly Native:
No
Horizon Scanning:
No
Impact:
Yes
Impact source
CABI
SEBI
Taxonomy
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Aves
Order:
Anseriformes
Family:
Anatidae
First Introduction in Europe
UK, 1795
GB Non-native Species Secretariat (NNSS)
Additional Information
Risk Assessments
According to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/968
Concerned Member States
ES
Concerned Outermost regions
Réunion
Common Names
Egyptian goose
Synonyms
Alopochen aegyptiacus
CBD Pathways
| Pathway type | Uncertainty level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Not available | RELEASE IN NATURE: Other intentional release |
| Primary | HIGH Uncertainty | RELEASE IN NATURE: Other intentional release |
| Primary | Not available | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Pet/aquarium/terrarium species (including live food for such species) |
| Primary | HIGH Uncertainty | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Pet/aquarium/terrarium species (including live food for such species) |
| Secondary | Not available | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Pet/aquarium/terrarium species (including live food for such species) |
| Primary | Not available | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Ornamental purpose other than horticulture |
| Primary | Not available | UNAIDED: Natural dispersal across borders of invasive alien species that have been introduced through pathways 1 to 5 |
| Primary | HIGH Uncertainty | UNAIDED: Natural dispersal across borders of invasive alien species that have been introduced through pathways 1 to 5 |