Nasua nasua Linnaeus, 1766 – Koati – South American coati

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Status

The species is alien in whole area of its current or past occurrence in Poland

Casual in the environment

No data on reproduction

Invasive alien species

According to the decree of the Council of Ministers of December 9, 2022, on the list of invasive alien species of Union concern and the list of invasive alien species of Poland’s concern, remedial actions and measures aimed at restoring the natural state of ecosystems, the Coati is an invasive alien species of Union concern and subject to rapid eradication.

References

• Zalewski A., Brzeziński M., Okarma H. 2018. Ankieta oceny stopnia inwazyjności Nasua nasua Linnaeus, 1766 w Polsce, na podstawie protokołu Harmonia+PL – procedura oceny ryzyka negatywnego oddziaływania inwazyjnych i potencjalnie inwazyjnych gatunków obcych w Polsce Generalna Dyrekcja Ochrony Środowiska link

Life form: Mammal

Phylum: Vertebrata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae

Polish synonyms: Ostronos rudy

English synonyms: Coatimundi