Exceeding its own limits: range expansion in Argentina of the globally invasive apple snail Pomacea canaliculata

Seuffert, María Emilia; Martín, Pablo

doi:10.1007/s10750-020-04447-z

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“…The accurate taxonomy of apple snails has improved our knowledge on their distributions in their introduced regions around the world, such as in North America (Pierre et al, 2017; Rawlings et al, 2007), Asia (Hayes et al, 2012) and Pacific islands (Tran et al, 2008). Nevertheless, chance of introduction as well as differences in physiological tolerance to environmental factors such as temperature and hypoxia may determine their distribution and dominance patterns in different regions (Matsukura et al, 2016; Mu et al, 2015, 2018; Seuffert & Martín, 2021). In many of their invaded regions, the identities of apple snails remain unknown which hinders our understanding of their ecological impacts, and the development of effective management measures (Kwong et al, 2009, 2010; Yang et al, 2019).…”

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Molecular analyses revealed three morphologically similar species of non‐native apple snails and their patterns of distribution in freshwater wetlands of Hong Kong

Yang

Zhao

et al. 2021

Diversity and Distributions

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Aim Effective control of invasive species and conservation of native biodiversity requires accurate species identification. Several species of apple snails (Ampullariidae: Pomacea) from South America have become widespread pests in Asia since their introduction in the early 1980s, but their taxonomic uncertainty has hindered our understanding of the invasive processes. We aim to determine the identity and distribution of Pomacea species in Hong Kong, which has been known as a stepping stone of species invasion. Location Hong Kong. Methods We collected 162 apple snails from five freshwater wetlands of Hong Kong, sequenced the mitochondrial COI, genotyped the nuclear EF1α and built a COI dataset of 1378 sequences of apple snails from mainland China, Malaysia, Argentina and Brazil. We identified the species, determine the introgression pattern and analysed their population structures. Results We found the co‐occurrence of P. canaliculata, P. maculata and P. occulta in Hong Kong for the first time. Pomacea canaliculata represented the dominant species (85% of collected specimens). The three Pomacea species from Hong Kong had low genetic diversity. High genetic similarity existed between P. canaliculata populations of Hong Kong and Malaysia, P. occulta populations of Hong Kong and mainland China and P. maculata populations of mainland China and Malaysia. Our samples contained a high proportion of hybrids. Main conclusions Apple snails may have been introduced into Hong Kong multiple times: both P. canaliculata and P. occulta likely came from Argentina; P. maculata came from both Argentina and Brazil. Genetic drift largely explains the differentiation of Pomacea spp. among regions. Introgressive hybridization may have contributed to population fitness by increasing genetic variation to neutralize the founder effect. The knowledge on species identity, distribution and genetic diversity of apple snails from this study will contribute to better understanding their invasive mechanisms and prevention of their continued spread in Asia.

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Molecular analyses revealed three morphologically similar species of non‐native apple snails and their patterns of distribution in freshwater wetlands of Hong Kong

Yang

Zhao

et al. 2021

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“…In recent years, P. canaliculata has expanded its distribution range in native Argentina (Seuffert and Martín, 2021). The transportation by fishermen and aquarists is likely to be the main factor facilitating the establishment of populations (Seuffert and Martín, 2021). This extensive expansion may have overlooked impacts on diversity and ecosystem functions (Seuffert and Martín, 2021).…”

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“…The transportation by fishermen and aquarists is likely to be the main factor facilitating the establishment of populations (Seuffert and Martín, 2021). This extensive expansion may have overlooked impacts on diversity and ecosystem functions (Seuffert and Martín, 2021). Apple snails were predominantly found in sites near the shore with low current velocity and abundant organic matter (Seuffert and Martín, 2013).…”

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“…In their native distribution, P. canaliculata had a southernmost range extension. However, P. maculata exhibited a larger range and extended northward to the south of the Amazon basin (Hayes et al, 2012; Seuffert and Martín, 2021). Notably, the expansion of P. maculata in southwest Louisiana occurred at a rate of 2-4 km per year (Lucero and Wilson, 2023).…”

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Concerns on research history overview, distribution patterns, and potentially neglected ecological consequences of the invasive apple snail (Pomacea sp.): A review

Luo,

Li,

2023

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Invasive species pose a threat to global ecosystems and biodiversity, with the apple snail standing out as one kind of the worst invasive species due to its exclusive expansion. In order to draw a conceptual framework of its invasion pattern from an overview, we endeavor to conduct a bibliometric analysis and systematic review to explore the existing knowledge on research history and subjective categorization ofPomacea canaliculataandP. maculata, and to uncover emerging trends of distribution and possible neglected impact on food webs. The research history reveals that the first international research publication was documented in 1958. However, a substantial increase in international publications occurred only after 2000. The adoption and effective implementation of a universally agreed upon management strategy may greatly enhance the progress of research on apple snail invasion. Notably, co-word analysis revealed that the content of each thematic cluster has a shift from basic biology to the monitoring of occurrences and environmental adaptation. Currently, the global distribution of apple snails has expanded to 39 countries primarily as a result of anthropogenic translocation. All infested countries, with the exception of Israel and Singapore, are major paddy rice producers. The northernmost distribution limit is Tyumen in Russia, while the southernmost limit is the Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. Biological control has emerged as a prominent technology for the prevention of apple snail infestations, leading to the identification of 98 non-target enemy species as potential control agents. A taxonomic diversity analysis revealed that these species encompassed a wide range of phylogenetic classifications, including 6 Phyla, 12 Classes, 33 Orders, 55 Families, and 82 Genera. This observation suggests that there is a substantial pool of animals from diverse phylogenetic levels that can prey upon apple snails. Given the high population density and extensive distribution of apple snails, there is a pressing need for further research to explore their potential ecological ramifications. The current understanding of the upward ecological impacts of apple snails remains inadequate. These findings provide valuable insights for future research endeavors and contribute to the effective management of invasive apple snail populations.

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Global distribution of the invasive apple snail Pomacea canaliculata: analyzing possible shifts in climatic niche between native and invaded ranges and future spread

Seuffert,

Martín

2023

Aquat Sci

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Exceeding its own limits: range expansion in Argentina of the globally invasive apple snail Pomacea canaliculata

Cited by 14 publications

References 83 publications

Molecular analyses revealed three morphologically similar species of non‐native apple snails and their patterns of distribution in freshwater wetlands of Hong Kong

Molecular analyses revealed three morphologically similar species of non‐native apple snails and their patterns of distribution in freshwater wetlands of Hong Kong

Concerns on research history overview, distribution patterns, and potentially neglected ecological consequences of the invasive apple snail (Pomacea sp.): A review

Global distribution of the invasive apple snail Pomacea canaliculata: analyzing possible shifts in climatic niche between native and invaded ranges and future spread

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