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To compile a global dataset of native and alien species distributions for analysis and management of invasions.

December 8, 2025Scientific DataOpen Access

A global dataset of native and alien distributions of alien species

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Dataset reveals alien species distributions and origins, suggesting strategies for managing biological invasions.

To compile a global dataset of native and alien species distributions for analysis and management of invasions.
Compiled and harmonized data from multiple global datasets
Integrated records of alien species distributions and their native ranges
Advanced a workflow for reproducibility and transparency in dataset creation
Dataset contains 427,956 records of alien distributions for 39,700 species
Includes native distributions of 21,345 alien species in 289 regions worldwide
Provides a foundation for analyzing alien species flows and identifying emerging threats

Gómez-Suárez et al. (2025) studied this question.

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