Welcome to Ireland's invasive species website. The National Biodiversity Data Centre's portal for information on invasive species in Ireland.

Rapid response: Asian hornet

Find our more about Ireland's Asian hornet rapid response, and how you can help by reporting any sightings.
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Welcome to Ireland's invasive species website. The National Biodiversity Data Centre's portal for information on invasive species in Ireland.

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Welcome to Ireland's invasive species website. The National Biodiversity Data Centre's portal for information on invasive species in Ireland.

Our Role

Read about the National Biodiversity Data Centre's work on invasive alien species
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Species Alerts

Two Coypu. One animal showing distinctive orange teeth

Coypu

Myocastor coypus (Molina, 1782)

  • First sighting 2010
  • Freshwater & terrestrial
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Check Clean Dry

As a water user, you may unknowingly spread invasive species from one water body to another in equipment, shoes and clothing.

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Biosecurity and prevention measures

Discover how you can play a role in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species.

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Be Pet Wise

Invasive pets can damage the environment and our native species

Be Pet Wise
Control and management of invasive species

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Invasive Species in Ireland

Invasive species pose a significant threat to our native wildlife and the functioning of our ecosystems. Through prevention, early detection, rapid response, eradication and control measures, we can reduce the risk of their introduction, establishment, spread and impact. This website has been developed to provide information and resources to learn more about invasive species, report your sightings and record action taken on invasive species throughout Ireland.