jamaica_invasive_alien_species
Citation
Jamaica Invasive Species Database Data Contributors, Davis S (2019). jamaica_invasive_alien_species. Institute of Jamaica. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/as3kqn accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.Description
These are invasive alien species from the online Jamaica Invasive Species Database (JISD) and their occurrence data includes geographic coordinates. This is a subset of a longer list of introduced species (both by humans and self-introduced) that are problematic in Jamaica. Entry of geographic coordinates for other JISD records is ongoing.Purpose
The data set was created to facilitate access to spatial data in alien species that are invasive to Jamaica. This access will enhance research and fill data gaps that exists.
Sampling Description
Study Extent
Islandwide including marine territory.Sampling
Records are sourced via the Jamaica Invasive Species Database and are a mix of systematically collected observations as well as casual observations.Quality Control
Where available, publications that substantiate the occurrence of a species are provided in the Jamaica Invasive Species Database.Method steps
- N/A
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The range is both terrestrial and marine areas of the island of Jamaica which is located within the Greater Antilles. The island is the second smallest within the Greater Antilles and rich in biodiversity.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Jamaica Invasive Species Database Data Contributorsoriginator
position: Content Providers
c/o Jamaica CHM, Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 876-922-0620
email: chm@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
homepage: http://www.jamaicachm.org.jm
Suzanne Davis
metadata author
position: Senior Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism
Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 876-922-0620
email: sdavis@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
homepage: http://www.jamaicachm.org.jm/about
Suzanne Davis
custodian steward
position: Senior Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism
Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 876-922-0620
email: sdavis@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Suzanne Davis
administrative point of contact
position: Senior Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism
Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 876-922-0620
email: sdavis@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Suzanne Davis
content provider
position: Senior Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism
Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 876-922-0620
email: sdavis@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Shemere Lawes
content provider
position: Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism
Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 876-922-0620
email: slawes@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Suzanne Davis
administrative point of contact
position: Senior Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism
Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 876-922-0620
email: chm@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
homepage: http://www.jamaicachm.org.jm