Invasion Patterns of the Coypu, <i>Myocastor coypus</i>, in Western Central Greece: New Records Reveal Expanding Range, Emerging Hotspots, and Habitat Preferences

Invasion Patterns of the Coypu, <i>Myocastor coypus</i>, in Western Central Greece: New Records Reveal Expanding Range, Emerging Hotspots, and Habitat Preferences

The coypu (<i>Myocastor coypus</i>), a semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, has established invasive populations across North America, Asia, and Europe. In Greece, since its initial recording in 1965, the species has been rapidly expanding, forming sizable populations in northern...

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Main Authors: Yiannis G. Zevgolis, Alexandros D. Kouris, Stylianos P. Zannetos, Ioannis Selimas, Themistoklis D. Kontos, Apostolos Christopoulos, Panayiotis G. Dimitrakopoulos, Triantaphyllos Akriotis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
conservation strategies
Greece
invasive alien species
KDE
nutria
spatial distribution
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/2/365
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