Non-Plant Invasives are shellfish, fish, insects, mammals, amphibians and reptiles and diseases that have become established beyond their natural range in a new area where they can cause negative impacts to native ecosystems. Often they have been transported intentionally or accidentally, dispersed independently and migrated due to climate change.
Invasive Shellfish
Zebra and Quagga Mussels
Invasive Fish
The invasive fish species listed here are of concern within the Columbia Shuswap region. For a more information on invasive fish visit the provincial Invasive Fish website.
Invasive Goldfish
- Goldfish
- Yellow Perch
- Asian Carp
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Tench
- Also see: Spiny-ray Invasive Fish Species Brochure.
Invasive Amphibians and Reptiles
The following invasive amphibians and reptiles are not naturally found in B.C. If they are not detected early, identified and managed, they can have negative impacts on the natural ecosystems, human health and the economy.
American Bullfrog
Invasive Insects
Emerald Ash Borer
- Spotted Lanternfly
- Asian Longhorn Beetle
- Spongy Moth
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Japanese Beetle
- Northern Giant Hornet
- Asian Needle Ant
- Argentine Ant
- Balsam Wooly Adelgid
- Chafer Beetle
- Marmorated Stink Bug
Invasive Mammals
Feral Pigs
Invasive Diseases
Rainbow trout with whirling disease, Photo: Sascha Hallet
What Can We Do?
REPORT: Report all sightings of invasive species online or on the ReportInvasives mobile app.
REMEMBER: It is illegal to transfer live fish between waterbodies in B.C. The use of live finfish as bait is prohibited in B.C.
