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Photographs of wading bird depredation events to monitor invasion extent of Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus)

January 1, 2018

Several anecdotes exist of wading birds depredating invasive Monopterus albus (Asian Swamp Eel) in waterways of the conterminous US. We present photographic evidence of 4 different wading bird species depredating adult Asian Swamp Eels in Georgia and Florida herein. Photographs taken by wildlife enthusiasts could provide a means for early detection of the Asian Swamp Eel and other aquatic species that are challenging to detect in waterways.

Publication Year 2018
Title Photographs of wading bird depredation events to monitor invasion extent of Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus)
DOI 10.1656/058.017.0408
Authors Andrew T. Taylor, James M. Long, H. von Scmeling
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Southeastern Naturalist
Index ID 70227978
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Coop Res Unit Atlanta