Despite the fact that Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)(Linnaeus, 1758) are African
freshwater fish, they have been introduced into many countries inside and outside Africa …

Humans have effectively transported thousands of species around the globe and, with
accelerated trade; the rate of introductions has increased over time. Aquatic ecosystems …

Brazil has more than 700 large reservoirs distributed in all of the major river basins of South
America. Most dams were constructed to produce electricity. Although these reservoirs favor …

Neotropical freshwater fishes are the most diverse on the planet (> 5,500 species), although
nations in Latin America have been negligent regarding their conservation. National policies …

Biological invasions are one of the leading causes of global environmental change and their
impacts can affect biodiversity, ecosystem services, human health and the economy. Yet, the …

The introduction and spread of non-native species is one of the least reversible human-
induced global changes. In South Africa, non-native fish introductions have occurred over …

Abstract The Tocantins-Araguaia Basin is one of the largest river systems in South America,
located entirely within Brazilian territory. In the last decades, capital-concentrating activities …

The introduction and use of non‐native species in aquaculture have played a central role in
the development of this economic sector worldwide. Tilapia is one of the most widely …

The executive and legislative branches of Brazilian government have either proposed or
taken a variety of initiatives that threaten biodiversity and ecosystems. Opposition by the …

Non-native fish (NNF) can threaten megadiverse aquatic ecosystems throughout the planet,
but limited information is available for the Amazon Region. In this study we review NNF data …