id	locality	countryCode	occurrenceStatus	establishmentMeans	degreeOfEstablishment	pathway	eventDate	source	occurrenceRemarks
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0011a330652fe0d2f1a1824432e2b3dc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	forestry	1890/2007	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:002d937e875e8cb87037a6234976409f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2010/2010	Ragonese S, Giusto B (2011) Deep water occurrence of Penaeus semisulcatus De Haan, 1850, in the North Levant (Eastern Mediterranean Sea) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Penaeidae). Zoology in the Middle East 54: 141-143. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2011.10648889 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:002d937e875e8cb87037a6234976409f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2010/2010	Ragonese S, Giusto B (2011) Deep water occurrence of Penaeus semisulcatus De Haan, 1850, in the North Levant (Eastern Mediterranean Sea) (Crustacea: Decapoda: Penaeidae). Zoology in the Middle East 54: 141-143. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2011.10648889 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0032c560de14efbf569a60ff3d84df86	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00367fd5d38dcc638fab2871edc59def	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00464d8f171c659bad12fe7126006469	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1954/1954	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:006ac2ce2ead9cb458e9674d45a75aa4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1998/1998	Georgiades C (1987) Flowers of Cyprus: plants of medicine 2, Nicosia.| Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:006ac2ce2ead9cb458e9674d45a75aa4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1998/1998	Georgiades C (1987) Flowers of Cyprus: plants of medicine 2, Nicosia.| Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00a10400d52bebf8c6b7170ccbe39e5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1915/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00a10400d52bebf8c6b7170ccbe39e5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00a10400d52bebf8c6b7170ccbe39e5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00a41a56f126263163d11a567b893ba1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1958/1962	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00a41a56f126263163d11a567b893ba1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1958/1962	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:00fbdaabeb26b66a522a8c88bf80dc70	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2014/2014	Háva J, Herrmann A, Kadej M (2015) New faunistic records of Dermestidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) - Part 13. Vernate 34: 271-274.	Distribution unknown.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0115e2239a80c4cb7c83b61e0557433a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2014/2014	Gewing MT, Bronstein O, Nagar LR, Granot I, Frid O, Shenkar N (2016) First record of the non-indigenous ascidian Microcosmus exasperatus Heller 1878, in Cyprus. Marine Biodiversity Records 46: 937-941. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-015-0442-5 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0115e2239a80c4cb7c83b61e0557433a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2014/2014	Gewing MT, Bronstein O, Nagar LR, Granot I, Frid O, Shenkar N (2016) First record of the non-indigenous ascidian Microcosmus exasperatus Heller 1878, in Cyprus. Marine Biodiversity Records 46: 937-941. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-015-0442-5 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:01175b9a44bc8d621df87864b219a605	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:01175b9a44bc8d621df87864b219a605	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0150bdc48da1e78003296f5c4e5cbc8a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1787/2023	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2000) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 4. Flora Mediterranea 10: 235-259. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/151119777	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0196e8ecaf285eff01936967f91d906f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0196e8ecaf285eff01936967f91d906f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:01a1917f68a554dcec36bb8d43ed6532	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:01a1917f68a554dcec36bb8d43ed6532	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:01a1917f68a554dcec36bb8d43ed6532	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:01e498390c2df9e2ecc2870d58408118	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	2024/2024	Melifronidou-Pantelidou A, Urbaneja A, Tena A, Seraphides N, Stavrinides M, Koukkoularidou D, Georgiades M (2025) Eradication campaign for Diaphorina citri in Cyprus. EPPO Bulletin, 55, 305–311. https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.13096	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:020030b75e13adb53f85b4d7f976b15d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	biologicalControl	1936/2024	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0260bef7578d55a291053f3278c4317d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2003/2003	Tzomos T, Chartosia N, Christodoulou M, Kitsos MS (2010) New records and range expansion of lessepsian migrants in the Levantine and Aegean Seas. Marine Biodiversity Records 3(10): 1-5. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209991114 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0260bef7578d55a291053f3278c4317d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2003/2003	Tzomos T, Chartosia N, Christodoulou M, Kitsos MS (2010) New records and range expansion of lessepsian migrants in the Levantine and Aegean Seas. Marine Biodiversity Records 3(10): 1-5. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209991114 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0265aaa7dd207f7a31780fd9a3f2a704	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:027044202785eb026e2db53a160b11ba	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnPlants	2003/2005	Widmer T, Kirk A, Kirk G, Guermache F (2007) Foliar and Cane Rot of Arundo donax Caused by Nigrospora oryzae in Europe. Plant Disease 90(8):1107.  https://doi.org/10.1094/PD-90-1107A	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:027abdd13b0005431f1f60da85aba3e2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	pet	-9999/2025	Vigne J-D, Carrere I, Saliege J-F, Person A, Bocherens H, Guilaine J, Briois F (2000) Predomestic cattle, sheep, goat and pig during the late 9th and the 8th millennium cal. BC on Cyprus: preliminary results of Shillourokambos (Perkklisha, Limassol). In Archaeozoology of the Near East IV: proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on the Archaeozoology of Southwestern Asia and Adjacent Areas. Marjan Mashkour, Alice M. Choyke, Hijlke Buitenhuis, and Franc¸ois Poplin, eds. Pp. 52–75. Publicaties 32. Groningen: Centre for Archaeological Research and Consultancy.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:02916f3769de32bc11b7ea84a71cb510	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1890/2011	Vassiliou VA (2011) Outbreak of Florida red scale Chrysomphalus aonidum L. (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), in Cyprus. Proceedings of the 14th Pan Hellenic Entomological Congress of the Hellenic Entomological Society, pp. 212-214. October 11-14, 2011. Nafplio, Greece.	Data on distribution and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:02916f3769de32bc11b7ea84a71cb510	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1890/2011	Vassiliou VA (2011) Outbreak of Florida red scale Chrysomphalus aonidum L. (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), in Cyprus. Proceedings of the 14th Pan Hellenic Entomological Congress of the Hellenic Entomological Society, pp. 212-214. October 11-14, 2011. Nafplio, Greece.	Data on distribution and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:02dcb067851feb6e92c50839406cc2ce	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2001/2001	Assing V, Wunderle PW (2001) On the Staphylinidae of Cyprus (Coleoptera). Entomologische Zeitschrift 111(2): 34-41.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:02ddf588319e72c43ac914fe0cfc871b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2019/2020	Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford J O (2020) UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.| Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:032a55d336b1f06c394dcd2b59835364	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0358e321e3acc2710cc396dccc307e56	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantNursery	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0358e321e3acc2710cc396dccc307e56	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0361b25b2b4fcdebbdd420a08813a926	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1900/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Slavík B, Jarolímová V, Chrtek J (2002) Chromosome counts of some plants from Cyprus. 2. Acta Universitatis Carolinae. Biologica 46: 295-302/ | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020.  | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:03d91dced9c201fe36cebc3a8d49f539	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:03fefa79b4093b9a46df581d36be1a94	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:03fefa79b4093b9a46df581d36be1a94	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:041499bd60a7423a1564957910d909d8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1964/2024	Demetropoulos A, Neoclecous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295096774 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:041499bd60a7423a1564957910d909d8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1964/2024	Demetropoulos A, Neoclecous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295096774 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:047204eafbc013d4458d7f8c8ead84df	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1924/1924	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:047ea18f05857a87711ab3885621eb25	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1924/1935	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.; Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:04c6cff870131ef04bda55a63d52b2da	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2021/2021	Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:04c6cff870131ef04bda55a63d52b2da	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2021	Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:051f0e20dba975378eecda80a7776481	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1859/1859	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:057e03751ff084eeab58be5abcb94cb8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2022/2025	Japoshvili G, Koutsoukos E, Vamvakas G, Perdikis D, Demetriou J (2023) New records of Encyrtid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Greece and Cyprus with the description of a new species associated with Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Phytoparasitica 51(4): 1095–1103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-023-01105-7	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:057e03751ff084eeab58be5abcb94cb8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2022/2025	Japoshvili G, Koutsoukos E, Vamvakas G, Perdikis D, Demetriou J (2023) New records of Encyrtid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Greece and Cyprus with the description of a new species associated with Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Phytoparasitica 51(4): 1095–1103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-023-01105-7	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:057e03751ff084eeab58be5abcb94cb8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Japoshvili G, Koutsoukos E, Vamvakas G, Perdikis D, Demetriou J (2023) New records of Encyrtid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Greece and Cyprus with the description of a new species associated with Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Phytoparasitica 51(4): 1095–1103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-023-01105-7	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:058257000782fd01f5925f82ed23c3cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1997/2025	Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 7 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 7]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/269358082	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:058257000782fd01f5925f82ed23c3cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1997/2025	Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 7 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 7]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/269358082	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:058257000782fd01f5925f82ed23c3cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1997/2025	Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 7 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 7]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/269358082	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:05a2edbc5224f8ec53f35703f8a3a7dc	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1939/1939	Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:05c9ce8c4bb31f075ee0e9277d27459f	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1938/1938	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:05e2135f06e507c66139910215648b24	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1787/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1981) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. Preslia 53: 45-65.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0643fbc84edb3b65d401bb6bd1177681	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		transportationHabitatMaterial	1990/2018	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/17832063	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0643fbc84edb3b65d401bb6bd1177681	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		seedContaminant	1990/2018	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/17832063	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:067f5ea8ee682ac1590a4b4e6081160a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1970/1970	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06cbbd5c25d8ebf52b45326721af6117	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1976/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/; Philis J (1993) Distribution and ecology of Xiphinema index in Cyprus. Nematol. medit. 139-142. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06cbbd5c25d8ebf52b45326721af6117	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1976/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/; Philis J (1993) Distribution and ecology of Xiphinema index in Cyprus. Nematol. medit. 139-142. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06cbbd5c25d8ebf52b45326721af6117	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1976/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/; Philis J (1993) Distribution and ecology of Xiphinema index in Cyprus. Nematol. medit. 139-142. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06cbbd5c25d8ebf52b45326721af6117	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1976/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/; Philis J (1993) Distribution and ecology of Xiphinema index in Cyprus. Nematol. medit. 139-142. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06cbbd5c25d8ebf52b45326721af6117	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	containerBulk	1976/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/; Philis J (1993) Distribution and ecology of Xiphinema index in Cyprus. Nematol. medit. 139-142. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06cbbd5c25d8ebf52b45326721af6117	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	machineryEquipment	1976/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/; Philis J (1993) Distribution and ecology of Xiphinema index in Cyprus. Nematol. medit. 139-142. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06d58b56ce1f4d78141972f7f4875ea9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06f68884c2b28e09ac3f6e2c99d03b56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	1937/2024	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/250143644	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06f68884c2b28e09ac3f6e2c99d03b56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	1937/2024	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/250143644	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06f68884c2b28e09ac3f6e2c99d03b56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	people	1937/2024	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/250143644	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:06f68884c2b28e09ac3f6e2c99d03b56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1937/2024	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/250143644	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:070d42ed16e18f6bfff1f4f10a11d6d0	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1955/1955	Georghiou GP (1960) Plant feeding mites of Cyprus. FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 7 153−160 | Negm MW, Alsharhi M (2018) The tomato russet mite, Aculops lycopersici (Tryon 1917) (Acari: Trombidiformes: Eriophyidae), is recorded for the first time in Yemen. Journal International Journal of Acarology 44(1): 46-48.| NPPO of Cyprus (2011-06). | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:080743ba20532acbf4804dba73025c99	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1997/2025	Kaya M, Bilecenoglu M, Golani D (2000) New record of a Lessepsian migrant Pteragogus pelycus Randall, 1981 (Teleostei: Labridae) for northern Cyprus. Zoology in the Middle East 20(1): 65-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2000.10637814 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320227552 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:080743ba20532acbf4804dba73025c99	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1997/2025	Kaya M, Bilecenoglu M, Golani D (2000) New record of a Lessepsian migrant Pteragogus pelycus Randall, 1981 (Teleostei: Labridae) for northern Cyprus. Zoology in the Middle East 20(1): 65-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2000.10637814 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320227552 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0844b3437f6733783a432de215866800	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0844b3437f6733783a432de215866800	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0844b3437f6733783a432de215866800	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:086d110e6a8d268059862c1ccdccebe4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	fisheryInTheWild	1986/2025	Hobbs HH III, Jass J, Huner JV (1989) A review of global crayfish introductions with particular emphasis on two North American species (Decapoda, Cambaridae). Crustaceana 65: 299-316. | Savvides P, Louca V, Sfenthourakis S (2015) Competition for shelter occupancy between a native freshwater crab and an invasive crayfish. Aquatic Ecology 49: 273–278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-015-9522-7 | Department of Environment (2019) Invasive Alien Species Regulation: Cyprus Reporting. Department of Environment, 20-22 28th Octovriou Ave, 2414 Engomi, Lefkosia, European Environment Agency. https://cdr.eionet.europa.eu/cy/eu/ias/envxl7o6g | Papatheodoulou A, Martinou AF, Klonis P, Tricarico E, Chartosia N, Lucy FE, Hadjistylli M (2021) Distribution of two invasive alien species of Union concern in Cyprus inland waters. BioInvasions Records 10(3): 730–740. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2021.10.3.23 | http://biodiversitycyprus.blogspot.com/2015/10/procambarus-clarkii-girard-1852.html	Date of last observation based on trapped specimens (leg. Ross Sparrow, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0876f39bf196fb2f4ef1bda5ecf7e076	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1992/1994	Argyrou M, Demetropoulos A, Hadjichristophoru M (1999) Expansion of the macroalga Caulerpa racemosa and changes in soft-bottom macrofaunal assemblages in Moni Bay, Cyprus. Oceanologica Acta 22: 517-528. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0885a5bae271861d57de721013725e26	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1997/1998	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0885a5bae271861d57de721013725e26	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1997/1998	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0885a5bae271861d57de721013725e26	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1997/1998	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:08ab7460a996b53011935c505ada4ca9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Rododendron
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:08c39c689bb20b3199cdd2debc79dfad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2015/2015	Gözüaçık C, Güllü M, Konuksal A, Yücel A, Hekimhan H (2015) Insect species of stored cereal in Northern Cyprus [Poster presentation]. Conference: 2nd International Symposium for Agriculture and Food Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:08c4c242abe6ef1bae8919b613f96a73	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1935/1935	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:08c4c242abe6ef1bae8919b613f96a73	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1935/1935	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:08cc11631cea28fa1c8f5b450431604c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals		Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32. | Le Riche PD, Altan Y, Cambell JB, Efstathiou GC (1974) Ticks (Ixodoidea) of domestic animals in Cyprus. Bulletin of Entomological Research 64: 53-63  | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0907fa0580670fd79df3035ae8381faa	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain				Martinou A, Pescott O, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, Jenna Wong L, Pagad S (2020) Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Cyprus. Version 1.8. Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/uryl57	Data on distribution, introduction pathways and date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:09636ec60968abf2a5e9625e63283057	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:097b36445d8b4f125d66cc89ff052a20	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2009/2017	Müller GC, Prozorov AM, Traore MM, Revay EE, Hogsette JA, Kline D, Chaskopoulou A, Prozorova TA, Volkova JS, Diarra RA, Petrányi G, Schneider T, Beck RH-T, Ignatev N, Yakovlev RV, Cui L, Schlein Y (2023) The Tabanidae (Diptera) of the Greek islands and Cyprus: An annotated checklist with remarks on ecology, zoogeography, and new records on the East Mediterranean fauna. Ecologica Montenegrina 67: 45-65. https://doi.org/10.37828/em.2023.67.7	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0998702f93971e3e7ba61f1d2da52c4e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0998702f93971e3e7ba61f1d2da52c4e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:09a5fd4ac4b9a6389c8c064128746d7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2019/2019	Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:09c5e7fe6a496894bcddff95e32e0e36	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1997/2020	Cinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46(1): 143-161. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:09f0ee0475ec3d4f4a548d19cb355497	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2016/2016	Prof Katerina Vardinogianni pers. comm.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:09f0ee0475ec3d4f4a548d19cb355497	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2016/2016	Prof Katerina Vardinogianni pers. comm.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:09f0ee0475ec3d4f4a548d19cb355497	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2016/2016	Prof Katerina Vardinogianni pers. comm.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a0c5e92f8785497a3591fb2070f8897	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	fisheryInTheWild	2001/	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a12f26160f11b79a2ca8211a19b4834	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1956/1956	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a12f26160f11b79a2ca8211a19b4834	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1956/1956	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a12f26160f11b79a2ca8211a19b4834	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	otherTransport	1956/1956	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a5db1df5961da42e44f17a607d21951	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10: 425-438. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a5db1df5961da42e44f17a607d21951	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10: 425-438. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a8bb964de613d97f4ab9f0be46c4224	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2002/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0a9b8bd494e4bf57bf9949fcade57b73	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	foodContaminant	/2023	EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021] | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183099398 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known. Data on last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0b894a44e2e4583aeaf84afd69b5b523	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1970/1993	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Roy D, Alderman D, Anastasiu P, Arianoutsou M, Augustin S, Bacher S, Başnou C, Beisel J, Bertolino S, Bonesi L, Bretagnolle F, Chapuis J L, Chauvel B, Chiron F, Clergeau P, Cooper J, Cunha T, Delipetrou P, Desprez-Loustau M, Détaint M, Devin S, Didžiulis V, Essl F, Galil B S, Genovesi P, Gherardi F, Gollasch S, Hejda M, Hulme P E, Josefsson M, Kark S, Kauhala K, Kenis M, Klotz S, Kobelt M, Kühn I, Lambdon P W, Larsson T, Lopez-Vaamonde C, Lorvelec O, Marchante H, Minchin D, Nentwig W, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Olenin S, Olenina I, Ovcharenko I, Panov V E, Pascal M, Pergl J, Perglová I, Pino J, Pyšek P, Rabitsch W, Rasplus J, Rathod B, Roques A, Roy H, Sauvard D, Scalera R, Shiganova T A, Shirley S, Shwartz A, Solarz W, Vilà M, Winter M, Yésou P, Zaiko A, Adriaens T, Desmet P, Reyserhove L (2020). DAISIE - Inventory of alien invasive species in Europe. Version 1.7. Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO). Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ybwd3x accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0b992c07177a94906e0fc982437b036e	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1932/2015	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Gözüaçık C, Güllü M, Konuksal A, Yücel A, Hekimhan H (2015) Insect species of stored cereal in Northern Cyprus [Poster presentation]. Conference: 2nd International Symposium for Agriculture and Food Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0be3a3f3a4822a0be8be8dd7e011640a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1908/2017	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou, G. N., Hand, R., Christodoulou, C. S., Makris, C., Chrysostomou, G., Iosif, K. & Kefalas, K. 2025: New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0c00a7f95bf886620aaf230ef19c4702	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0c00a7f95bf886620aaf230ef19c4702	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0c00a7f95bf886620aaf230ef19c4702	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0c0a71d06ffbae945b93876377bd026d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1874/1955	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution, introduction pathways and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0c0a71d06ffbae945b93876377bd026d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	established	timberTrade	1874/1955	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution, introduction pathways and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0c83c648910b019021f0669f20e848b4	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0c83c648910b019021f0669f20e848b4	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0cd9355efe64b29215a7e8a1aef027a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0cffded378429843aa91b5ea2ece1860	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1990/2013	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/15661463	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0cffded378429843aa91b5ea2ece1860	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1990/2013	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/15661463	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d164d745a7437e64a25a940d8774401	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1878/2002	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (ed.) 2011– (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; (accessed 28/11/2022)	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d1b4e92bce1ed4cd67a51b3ca7f8178	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2011/2013	EPPO (2011) First report of Maconellicoccus hirsutus in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service, No 4 Paris, 2011-04-01. | Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. https://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d1b4e92bce1ed4cd67a51b3ca7f8178	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2011/2013	EPPO (2011) First report of Maconellicoccus hirsutus in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service, No 4 Paris, 2011-04-01. | Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. https://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d240a2d6e440addb859e4d959af2843	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	-9999/2024	Cucchi T, Vigne J, Auffray J, Croft P, Peltenburg E (2002) Passive transport of the house mouse (Mus musculus domesticus) to Cyprus at the Early Preceramic Neolithic (late 9th and 8th millennia cal. BC). Comptes Rendus Palevol 1(4): 235-241. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1631-0683(02)00033-7 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/198881628	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d3862f5f90cbe0e686e98b25e25f3f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1862/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d3b4ef9a55fb926271e274dd41935bd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d68d876a481c28f647f66a31c914495	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2006/2025	Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Yokes MB, Macic V, Beqiraj S, Kashta L, Sghaier YR, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Benamer I, Bitar G, Bouzaza Z, Magni P, Bianchi CN, Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Twelve years after the introduction of the crab Percnon gibbesi (H. Milne Edwards, 1853) in the Mediterranean: current distribution and invasion rates. Journal of Biological Research 16: 224-236. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/280145199 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0d7fe7f5b984bf836a9858afe8c4bd0a	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual		1997/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Taskin E, Ozturk M, Kurt O, Uclay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0da6444dd64ec4011c85e62acbe0cbb4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantNursery	2006/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0da6444dd64ec4011c85e62acbe0cbb4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2006/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0dcf9beb0d220731c7ae0ee84f62baa1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1973/2025	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/286091674	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ddf14a447e336687c227edcf7241eb8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	hullFouling	2012/2012	Taşkın E, Öztürk M, Kurt O, Ulcay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in Northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143–161. | Tsiamis K, Taşkın E, Orfanidis S, Stavrou P, Argyrou M, Panayotidis P, Tsioli T, Cicek BA, Marcou M Küpper FC (2014) Checklist of seaweeds of Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Botanica Marina 57(3): 153–166. http://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2014-0006 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Data by E. Taskin pers. comm.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ddf14a447e336687c227edcf7241eb8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	ballastWater	2012/2012	Taşkın E, Öztürk M, Kurt O, Ulcay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in Northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143–161. | Tsiamis K, Taşkın E, Orfanidis S, Stavrou P, Argyrou M, Panayotidis P, Tsioli T, Cicek BA, Marcou M Küpper FC (2014) Checklist of seaweeds of Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Botanica Marina 57(3): 153–166. http://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2014-0006 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Data by E. Taskin pers. comm.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ddf14a447e336687c227edcf7241eb8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	unaided	2012/2012	Taşkın E, Öztürk M, Kurt O, Ulcay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in Northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143–161. | Tsiamis K, Taşkın E, Orfanidis S, Stavrou P, Argyrou M, Panayotidis P, Tsioli T, Cicek BA, Marcou M Küpper FC (2014) Checklist of seaweeds of Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Botanica Marina 57(3): 153–166. http://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2014-0006 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Data by E. Taskin pers. comm.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0df2c318b313e1ecc8c928cc4b5fcfbb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0df2c318b313e1ecc8c928cc4b5fcfbb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e093aa18e2282e4196e9a111cc472e9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1973/2023	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/168280756	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e182a48a8cd19d8cbe1ff2a67f61372	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2020/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e182a48a8cd19d8cbe1ff2a67f61372	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2020/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e415bfc9a3ecd3a2302f9b361cbdede	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1931/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e415bfc9a3ecd3a2302f9b361cbdede	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1931/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e659a27741c768950cd245e9d65fad3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2014/2014	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e659a27741c768950cd245e9d65fad3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2014/2014	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0e730882b0bc27e5932ab28985d72e40	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2023/2025	van der Heyden T (2023) First records of Tempyra biguttula Stål, 1874 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae) in Cyprus, Greece and Malta. Journal of the Heteroptera od Turkey 5(2): 219-221. http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10207178	Date of first observation based on citizen science record and date of last observation based on collected specimen leg. C. Makris (Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ed6279fd8a833c2fb5ba3ee2fa2fef1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2015/2015	Gözüaçık C, Güllü M, Konuksal A, Yücel A, Hekimhan H (2015) Insect species of stored cereal in Northern Cyprus [Poster presentation]. Conference: 2nd International Symposium for Agriculture and Food Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ed6279fd8a833c2fb5ba3ee2fa2fef1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantNursery	2015/2015	Gözüaçık C, Güllü M, Konuksal A, Yücel A, Hekimhan H (2015) Insect species of stored cereal in Northern Cyprus [Poster presentation]. Conference: 2nd International Symposium for Agriculture and Food Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ee1de60004f746fe251abe3db5815a4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ee1de60004f746fe251abe3db5815a4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0ef259c86783e975afaa0063a81129b7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1909/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0efa3cfdc8f680da39f6e44416fe95f9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			2010/2010	Lopez-Vaamonde C, Agassiz D, Augustin S, De Prins J, De Prins W, Gomboc S, Ivinskis P, Karsholt O, Koutroumpas A, Koutroumpa F, Laštůvka Z, Marabuto E, Olivella E, Przybylowicz L, Roques A, Ryrholm N, Sefrova H, Sima P, Sims I, Sinev S, Skulev B, Tomov R, Zilli A, Lees D (2010) Lepidoptera. Chapter 11. BioRisk 4: 603-668. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.50 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0f2aedcc6091ee54f83171e10d2c6073	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0f91c7eccac816ec7229221a177d7219	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1937/1955	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:0f91c7eccac816ec7229221a177d7219	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1937/1955	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:102522ee040b10822c2edd137fc6e83d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2009/2017	Aligizaki K (2009) Spread of potentially toxic benthic dinoflagellates in the Mediterranean Sea: a response to climate change?. Phytoplankton Responses to Mediterranean Environmental Changes, Tunis, 7-10. |  Diogène J, Rambla M, Campàs M, Fernández M, Andree K, Tudó A, Rey M, Sagristà N, Aguayo P, Leonardo S, Castan V, Costa JL, Real F, García N, Fernández Rodríguez AJ, Martín León F, Reis Costa P, Soliño L, Rodrigues S, Silva A, Godinho L, Marques A, Kanari P, Stavroulakis G, Papageorgiou G, Chrysanthou E, Aligizaki K, Nikolopoulou I, Kaliwra A (2021) Evaluation of ciguatoxins in seafood and the environment in Europe. EFSA supporting publication 2021:EN-6648. 104 pp. doi:10.2903/sp.efsa.2021.EN-6648	Identified to genus level
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:105963cbe2916f75107aa27f7a294d10	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:105ed824c7d0898548666257f4149f92	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Bryophyllum calycinum [Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken]
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:106f69467c24eaa17bd98dbacf894293	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1983/1983	Orphanides GM (1991) Biology and biological control of Parabemisia myricae (Kuwana)(Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in Cyprus. Technical Bulletin 135, 6p.	Data on last observation unknown, although the species is most probably widespread and present to-date.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:106f69467c24eaa17bd98dbacf894293	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1983/1983	Orphanides GM (1991) Biology and biological control of Parabemisia myricae (Kuwana)(Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in Cyprus. Technical Bulletin 135, 6p.	Data on last observation unknown, although the species is most probably widespread and present to-date.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:10b188320775527e70039810254f141c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:10b621f3efbc9d175cb01c1332aacf2f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:10b621f3efbc9d175cb01c1332aacf2f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:116b7d679c1f9c4c610cae14eb6697e1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	2002/2024	Greuter W, Raus T (2006) Med-Checklist Notulae, 24. | Willdenowia 36(2): 719-730. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36207 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201360393	In Greuter and Raus (2006) as Coronopus didymus (L.) Sm. Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:116b7d679c1f9c4c610cae14eb6697e1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2002/2024	Greuter W, Raus T (2006) Med-Checklist Notulae, 24. | Willdenowia 36(2): 719-730. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36207 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201360393	In Greuter and Raus (2006) as Coronopus didymus (L.) Sm. Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:116b7d679c1f9c4c610cae14eb6697e1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	2002/2024	Greuter W, Raus T (2006) Med-Checklist Notulae, 24. | Willdenowia 36(2): 719-730. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36207 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201360393	In Greuter and Raus (2006) as Coronopus didymus (L.) Sm. Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:11ed10027773d8da10c6d6c69ac665aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides homoceros Pixell, 1913. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=238212 on 2021-01-13 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:11ed10027773d8da10c6d6c69ac665aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides homoceros Pixell, 1913. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=238212 on 2021-01-13 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:11ed10027773d8da10c6d6c69ac665aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides homoceros Pixell, 1913. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=238212 on 2021-01-13 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:11ed10027773d8da10c6d6c69ac665aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides homoceros Pixell, 1913. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=238212 on 2021-01-13 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12039dfbb0c16becb3aa8c84168fa1a8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnPlants	1995/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12039dfbb0c16becb3aa8c84168fa1a8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1995/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12039dfbb0c16becb3aa8c84168fa1a8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1995/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12039dfbb0c16becb3aa8c84168fa1a8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1995/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12039dfbb0c16becb3aa8c84168fa1a8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	containerBulk	1995/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12039dfbb0c16becb3aa8c84168fa1a8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	machineryEquipment	1995/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12039dfbb0c16becb3aa8c84168fa1a8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	people	1995/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:123b4201155fd7d6b1064778249ede5b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Symphoricarpos racemosus [Symphoria racemosa (Michx.) Pursh]
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1283e7117a8218199cce6a9b1d4b6151	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1298be42278f38f7fbf36dd84c00f3ab	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1957/1997	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1997) Effect of citrus nematode control on the yield and fruit quality of grapefruit in Cyprus. Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Nicosia) 66(6): 1-8. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1298be42278f38f7fbf36dd84c00f3ab	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1957/1997	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1997) Effect of citrus nematode control on the yield and fruit quality of grapefruit in Cyprus. Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Nicosia) 66(6): 1-8. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1298be42278f38f7fbf36dd84c00f3ab	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1957/1997	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1997) Effect of citrus nematode control on the yield and fruit quality of grapefruit in Cyprus. Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Nicosia) 66(6): 1-8. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1298be42278f38f7fbf36dd84c00f3ab	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1957/1997	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1997) Effect of citrus nematode control on the yield and fruit quality of grapefruit in Cyprus. Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Nicosia) 66(6): 1-8. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1298be42278f38f7fbf36dd84c00f3ab	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1957/1997	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1997) Effect of citrus nematode control on the yield and fruit quality of grapefruit in Cyprus. Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Nicosia) 66(6): 1-8. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1298be42278f38f7fbf36dd84c00f3ab	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1957/1997	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1997) Effect of citrus nematode control on the yield and fruit quality of grapefruit in Cyprus. Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Nicosia) 66(6): 1-8. | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12b4c221afe2605c187b38c546800411	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12b4c221afe2605c187b38c546800411	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12c825ebca8523e196554ae450325e26	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12c8bf8863275a12d0311e62c653eb56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ContaminantOnAnimals	1990/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12e125fc07a1e0734f61ada080d30b14	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2018/2023	Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/167406582	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12ff224167c6c487ad69cd953ca67d38	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1950/2022	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139610416	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:12ff224167c6c487ad69cd953ca67d38	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1950/2022	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/139610416	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:132c8c60c05ddfbd390914b45ea657bd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2024/2024	Christidis G, Ammar IA, Antit M et al (2024) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean (August 2024). Mediterriance Marine Science 25: 453–479. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.34474 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:132c8c60c05ddfbd390914b45ea657bd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2024/2024	Christidis G, Ammar IA, Antit M et al (2024) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean (August 2024). Mediterriance Marine Science 25: 453–479. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.34474 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:13349728b702acb49b2e27554639de7e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1345c9240fe3a832c90bb9cd07eb04c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1983/2025	Fischer W (1993) Beitraege zur Kenntnis der rezenten und fossilen marinen Molluskenfauna Zyperns (II). Die Mollusken des Kap Drepanum (Peyia, Paphos). Club Conchylia Information 15(2): 147-152. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309730522 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1345c9240fe3a832c90bb9cd07eb04c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ballastWater	1983/2025	Fischer W (1993) Beitraege zur Kenntnis der rezenten und fossilen marinen Molluskenfauna Zyperns (II). Die Mollusken des Kap Drepanum (Peyia, Paphos). Club Conchylia Information 15(2): 147-152. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309730522 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1345c9240fe3a832c90bb9cd07eb04c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hullFouling	1983/2025	Fischer W (1993) Beitraege zur Kenntnis der rezenten und fossilen marinen Molluskenfauna Zyperns (II). Die Mollusken des Kap Drepanum (Peyia, Paphos). Club Conchylia Information 15(2): 147-152. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309730522 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1345c9240fe3a832c90bb9cd07eb04c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1983/2025	Fischer W (1993) Beitraege zur Kenntnis der rezenten und fossilen marinen Molluskenfauna Zyperns (II). Die Mollusken des Kap Drepanum (Peyia, Paphos). Club Conchylia Information 15(2): 147-152. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309730522 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:136477d993cb98103143f62122de4153	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnPlants	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:136477d993cb98103143f62122de4153	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:136477d993cb98103143f62122de4153	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:136477d993cb98103143f62122de4153	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:136477d993cb98103143f62122de4153	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	containerBulk	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:136477d993cb98103143f62122de4153	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	machineryEquipment	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:139a7e6b2613b335d8471ebfa3c33980	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	erosionControl	1878/2004	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:13cf165f8640c06b47e0ebac43ec5240	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2022/2022	Kaminas A, ShokourosOskarsson M, Minasidis V, Langeneck J, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Filling gaps via citizen science: Phyllorhiza punctata von Lendenfeld, 1884 (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa: Mastigiidae) in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). BioInvasions Records 11(3): 667–675.  https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.3.09 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:13cf165f8640c06b47e0ebac43ec5240	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2022/2022	Kaminas A, ShokourosOskarsson M, Minasidis V, Langeneck J, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Filling gaps via citizen science: Phyllorhiza punctata von Lendenfeld, 1884 (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa: Mastigiidae) in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). BioInvasions Records 11(3): 667–675.  https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.3.09 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:13cf165f8640c06b47e0ebac43ec5240	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2022/2022	Kaminas A, ShokourosOskarsson M, Minasidis V, Langeneck J, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Filling gaps via citizen science: Phyllorhiza punctata von Lendenfeld, 1884 (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa: Mastigiidae) in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). BioInvasions Records 11(3): 667–675.  https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.3.09 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:13dee240caa1d52a8a7fdea6a9d3bb67	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1962/2015	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:13fba644d30f31b7cc94db127398763f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2006/2006	Taskin E, Öztürk M, Kurt O (2008) Alien and invasive marine plants of North Cyprus. Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Underwater Research (March 20-22 2008), Eastern Mediterranean University, pp. 20-20, Famagusta, TRN Cyprus. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Taskin E, Ozturk M, Kurt O, Uclay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Data by E. Taskin pers. comm.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:141b284aae5b3b867a1b0115ddbfdd05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	forestry	1986/1989	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Dimova-Aziz M (1990) Chemical control of the fire blight blossom infection under field conditions in Cyprus. Acta Horticulturae 273: 377-382. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Psallidas PG (1990) Fireblight of pomaceous trees in Greece - evolution of the disease and characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae 273: 25-32. | Psallidas PG, Dimova M (1986) Occurrence of the disease fire-blight of pomaceous trees in Cyprus. Characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Annales de l'Institut Phytopathologique Benaki 15(1): 61-70. | Shabi E (1989) Fire blight in the eastern Mediterranean. Acta Horticulturae 256: 167. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:141b284aae5b3b867a1b0115ddbfdd05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1986/1989	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Dimova-Aziz M (1990) Chemical control of the fire blight blossom infection under field conditions in Cyprus. Acta Horticulturae 273: 377-382. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Psallidas PG (1990) Fireblight of pomaceous trees in Greece - evolution of the disease and characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae 273: 25-32. | Psallidas PG, Dimova M (1986) Occurrence of the disease fire-blight of pomaceous trees in Cyprus. Characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Annales de l'Institut Phytopathologique Benaki 15(1): 61-70. | Shabi E (1989) Fire blight in the eastern Mediterranean. Acta Horticulturae 256: 167. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:141b284aae5b3b867a1b0115ddbfdd05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1986/1989	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Dimova-Aziz M (1990) Chemical control of the fire blight blossom infection under field conditions in Cyprus. Acta Horticulturae 273: 377-382. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Psallidas PG (1990) Fireblight of pomaceous trees in Greece - evolution of the disease and characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae 273: 25-32. | Psallidas PG, Dimova M (1986) Occurrence of the disease fire-blight of pomaceous trees in Cyprus. Characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Annales de l'Institut Phytopathologique Benaki 15(1): 61-70. | Shabi E (1989) Fire blight in the eastern Mediterranean. Acta Horticulturae 256: 167. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:141b284aae5b3b867a1b0115ddbfdd05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1986/1989	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Dimova-Aziz M (1990) Chemical control of the fire blight blossom infection under field conditions in Cyprus. Acta Horticulturae 273: 377-382. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Psallidas PG (1990) Fireblight of pomaceous trees in Greece - evolution of the disease and characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae 273: 25-32. | Psallidas PG, Dimova M (1986) Occurrence of the disease fire-blight of pomaceous trees in Cyprus. Characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Annales de l'Institut Phytopathologique Benaki 15(1): 61-70. | Shabi E (1989) Fire blight in the eastern Mediterranean. Acta Horticulturae 256: 167. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:141b284aae5b3b867a1b0115ddbfdd05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1986/1989	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Dimova-Aziz M (1990) Chemical control of the fire blight blossom infection under field conditions in Cyprus. Acta Horticulturae 273: 377-382. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Psallidas PG (1990) Fireblight of pomaceous trees in Greece - evolution of the disease and characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae 273: 25-32. | Psallidas PG, Dimova M (1986) Occurrence of the disease fire-blight of pomaceous trees in Cyprus. Characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Annales de l'Institut Phytopathologique Benaki 15(1): 61-70. | Shabi E (1989) Fire blight in the eastern Mediterranean. Acta Horticulturae 256: 167. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:141b284aae5b3b867a1b0115ddbfdd05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	timberTrade	1986/1989	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Dimova-Aziz M (1990) Chemical control of the fire blight blossom infection under field conditions in Cyprus. Acta Horticulturae 273: 377-382. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Psallidas PG (1990) Fireblight of pomaceous trees in Greece - evolution of the disease and characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae 273: 25-32. | Psallidas PG, Dimova M (1986) Occurrence of the disease fire-blight of pomaceous trees in Cyprus. Characteristics of the pathogen Erwinia amylovora. Annales de l'Institut Phytopathologique Benaki 15(1): 61-70. | Shabi E (1989) Fire blight in the eastern Mediterranean. Acta Horticulturae 256: 167. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:144da6d1e1e34060d579cf7981872a92	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1495ccaf257c32f0e2f1d6f4e3573c5c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1997/1997	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. CBM-Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46(2): 143-160. | Dagli E, Cinar ME (2011) Species of the subgenus Minuspio (Polychaeta: Spionidae: Prionospio) from the southern coast of Turkey (Levantine Sea, eastern Mediterranean), with the description of two new species. Zootaxa 3043(1): 35-53. http://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3043.1.4 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:149e07a635fcc6539f9d64a763194d23	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295829269	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:149e07a635fcc6539f9d64a763194d23	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295829269	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:14d815a9849c5465dba5e10a69486b55	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:14d815a9849c5465dba5e10a69486b55	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:14eb8810fe8aee9c55a42117e28fd500	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:14f312205233c49e125b1ab0307a2096	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:14f312205233c49e125b1ab0307a2096	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:14f9cdc7280e314a84698eb44afea35b	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain		contaminantNursery		Natural History Museum (2022) Natural History Museum (London) Collection Specimens. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.5519/0002965 accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-09-15. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1265681753	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:14f9cdc7280e314a84698eb44afea35b	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain		contaminantOnPlants		Natural History Museum (2022) Natural History Museum (London) Collection Specimens. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.5519/0002965 accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-09-15. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1265681753	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:152d6d58d7593f10ccff8e51b01796aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2020/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:152d6d58d7593f10ccff8e51b01796aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2020/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:152d6d58d7593f10ccff8e51b01796aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2020/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1549d3b2cd28f1ad74bfc09fd6e2aaba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnAnimals	2018/2025	Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1549d3b2cd28f1ad74bfc09fd6e2aaba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	2018/2025	Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1549d3b2cd28f1ad74bfc09fd6e2aaba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2018/2025	Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:157123b463795bd7a8e1a907326d6617	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1932/1968	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:157123b463795bd7a8e1a907326d6617	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1932/1968	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15af1e47da2fb8d73b1b53d211a28398	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1983/1983	Fischer W (1993) Beitraege zur Kenntnis der rezenten und fossilen marinen Molluskenfauna Zyperns (II). Die Mollusken des Kap Drepanum (Peyia, Paphos). Club Conchylia Information 15(2): 147-152. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15af1e47da2fb8d73b1b53d211a28398	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1983/1983	Fischer W (1993) Beitraege zur Kenntnis der rezenten und fossilen marinen Molluskenfauna Zyperns (II). Die Mollusken des Kap Drepanum (Peyia, Paphos). Club Conchylia Information 15(2): 147-152. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15af1e47da2fb8d73b1b53d211a28398	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1983/1983	Fischer W (1993) Beitraege zur Kenntnis der rezenten und fossilen marinen Molluskenfauna Zyperns (II). Die Mollusken des Kap Drepanum (Peyia, Paphos). Club Conchylia Information 15(2): 147-152. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15baf966978a13c58856e83b420caa95	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	timberTrade	1959/2025	Day WR (1959) Observations on Eucalyts in Cyprus. Empire Forestry Review 38(2): 186-197. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/299133408	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15baf966978a13c58856e83b420caa95	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1959/2025	Day WR (1959) Observations on Eucalyts in Cyprus. Empire Forestry Review 38(2): 186-197. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/299133408	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15baf966978a13c58856e83b420caa95	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1959/2025	Day WR (1959) Observations on Eucalyts in Cyprus. Empire Forestry Review 38(2): 186-197. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/299133408	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15c0f527bb65c2c10f7d959ba5b97808	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2009/2009	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15c0f527bb65c2c10f7d959ba5b97808	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2009/2009	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15c0f527bb65c2c10f7d959ba5b97808	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2009/2009	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15c0f527bb65c2c10f7d959ba5b97808	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2009/2009	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:15e273627df6bfe70d8d0ad03a4545f9	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2016/2021	Ulman (2016) Alien Ascidian Taxonomy and Identification Training. Poster. COST-STSM-TD1209-051116-080962 | Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/121410459 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1600de8a7470153a7fe5cce3800b7de5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease	2022/2022	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1600de8a7470153a7fe5cce3800b7de5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2022/2022	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1623695c50205f1ae46b211671a16ca6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2018/2023	Spitale D, Papatheodoulou A (2019) First record of the invasive Tradescantia fluminensis Vell. (Commelinaceae) in three rivers in Cyprus. Cypricola 11: 1-7. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332727237_First_record_of_the_invasive_Tradescantia_fluminensis_Vell_Commelinaceae_in_three_rivers_in_Cyprus | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/164062942	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:163a39867c156bbfd1725dfa0a751ac8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2022/2022	Beton D, Huseyinoglu MF (2022) First record of Plotosus lineatus (Thunberg, 1787) from Cyprus. In: Tiralongo F, Akyol O, Al Mabruk SA, Battaglia P, Beton D, Bitlis B, Borg JA, Bouchoucha M, Cinar ME, Crocetta F, Dragicevic B, Jdulcic JD, Evangelopoulos A, Jevans J, Fortic A, Gauff RP, Georgiadis CG, Gokoglu M, Daniele Grech D, Guy-Haim T, Huseyinoglu MF, Lombardo A, Marletta G, Mastrototaro F, Montesanto F, Nunes F, Ozgul A, Ozturk B, Rammou D-L, Scuderi D, Terbiyik Kurt T, Trainito E, Trkov D, Ulman A, Unal V, Velasquez X (2022) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (August 2022). Mediterranean Marine Science 23(3): 725–747. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.31228 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:163a39867c156bbfd1725dfa0a751ac8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2022/2022	Beton D, Huseyinoglu MF (2022) First record of Plotosus lineatus (Thunberg, 1787) from Cyprus. In: Tiralongo F, Akyol O, Al Mabruk SA, Battaglia P, Beton D, Bitlis B, Borg JA, Bouchoucha M, Cinar ME, Crocetta F, Dragicevic B, Jdulcic JD, Evangelopoulos A, Jevans J, Fortic A, Gauff RP, Georgiadis CG, Gokoglu M, Daniele Grech D, Guy-Haim T, Huseyinoglu MF, Lombardo A, Marletta G, Mastrototaro F, Montesanto F, Nunes F, Ozgul A, Ozturk B, Rammou D-L, Scuderi D, Terbiyik Kurt T, Trainito E, Trkov D, Ulman A, Unal V, Velasquez X (2022) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (August 2022). Mediterranean Marine Science 23(3): 725–747. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.31228 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:16cf0863da999a95b94166635e430bf7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1849/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172130395	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:16cf0863da999a95b94166635e430bf7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1849/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172130395	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:171bb817a239422429ec1195eb1dc6bc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	doubtful species according to GBIF
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:179ecea8207061d5c5a7fd14cb8ee7c1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1994/1998	Russo AR (1997) Epifauna living on sublittoral seaweeds around Cyprus. Hydrobiologia 344: 169-179. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1002970714963 | Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Branchiomma luctuosum (Grube, 1870). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=130881 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:179ecea8207061d5c5a7fd14cb8ee7c1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1994/1998	Russo AR (1997) Epifauna living on sublittoral seaweeds around Cyprus. Hydrobiologia 344: 169-179. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1002970714963 | Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Branchiomma luctuosum (Grube, 1870). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=130881 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:179ecea8207061d5c5a7fd14cb8ee7c1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1994/1998	Russo AR (1997) Epifauna living on sublittoral seaweeds around Cyprus. Hydrobiologia 344: 169-179. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1002970714963 | Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Branchiomma luctuosum (Grube, 1870). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=130881 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:17ac6361b3856c9e3969b996536956c0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2015/2025	Hadjiconstantis M, Zoumidis C (2021) First records of the pest leaf beetle Chrysolina (Chrysolinopsis) americana (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) in Cyprus - a study initiated from social media. Biodiversity Data Journal 9(2): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.9.e61349	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:17ac6361b3856c9e3969b996536956c0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2015/2025	Hadjiconstantis M, Zoumidis C (2021) First records of the pest leaf beetle Chrysolina (Chrysolinopsis) americana (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) in Cyprus - a study initiated from social media. Biodiversity Data Journal 9(2): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.9.e61349	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:17b45dca01e83fa62642c6375acd4c0f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1989/2018	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1–17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:17b45dca01e83fa62642c6375acd4c0f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1989/2018	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1–17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:17e3dc163423a0dcc5491b7e8a37f3c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:180ca3019284916235d99b40f45def1e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2014	EPPO (2014) First report of Paraleyrodes minei in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 11 - 2014  Num. article: 2014/214 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-3307 [Accessed on 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:180ca3019284916235d99b40f45def1e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2014/2014	EPPO (2014) First report of Paraleyrodes minei in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 11 - 2014  Num. article: 2014/214 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-3307 [Accessed on 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1825e251db639f3e4b565f5650171c77	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Stabelia hirsuta
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:184f99ce301d357e5f13508ffab4f9a2	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual		2015/2015	Háva J (2015) Dermestidae (Coleoptera). BRILL 445 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution, introduction pathways and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1885343f585fdff993cc5fe48a8411af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2014/2025	Chartosia N, Michailidis N (2016) First confirmed presence of the Red Sea goatfish Parupeneus forsskali (Fourmanoir & Guézé, 1976) from Cyprus. Marine Biodiversity Records 9: 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41200-016-0032-7 | Saemundsson S, Tsikliras AC, Chartosia N (2023) Reproduction and growth of the Red Sea goatfich Parupeneus forsskali in its new environment (Cyprus, eastern Mediterranean Sea). Scientia Marina 87(2): 64. | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494872 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1885343f585fdff993cc5fe48a8411af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	2014/2025	Chartosia N, Michailidis N (2016) First confirmed presence of the Red Sea goatfish Parupeneus forsskali (Fourmanoir & Guézé, 1976) from Cyprus. Marine Biodiversity Records 9: 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41200-016-0032-7 | Saemundsson S, Tsikliras AC, Chartosia N (2023) Reproduction and growth of the Red Sea goatfich Parupeneus forsskali in its new environment (Cyprus, eastern Mediterranean Sea). Scientia Marina 87(2): 64. | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494872 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18949c16d0b3c9271ec19d8fa49a4cec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1951/1957	Georghiou (1959) Plant-feeding mites of Cyprus. FAO Plant Protection Buletin 7(12): 153-160. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18949c16d0b3c9271ec19d8fa49a4cec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1951/1957	Georghiou (1959) Plant-feeding mites of Cyprus. FAO Plant Protection Buletin 7(12): 153-160. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18a85cfac749ab1b9241b36fa6f66ede	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1873/1873	Baudi di Selve F (1873) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore sb Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Berliner entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18d812601873205cb492413fbc32b189	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1998/2000	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18d812601873205cb492413fbc32b189	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	machineryEquipment	1998/2000	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18f20b6415eef911352a212014566c0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1961/2025	Foderà V (1961) Report to the government of Cyprus on fishery development possibilities. Expanded Program of Technical Assistance, FAO, Report No 1436. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306777514 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18f20b6415eef911352a212014566c0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1961/2025	Foderà V (1961) Report to the government of Cyprus on fishery development possibilities. Expanded Program of Technical Assistance, FAO, Report No 1436. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306777514 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:18f483d185436146ebea7d717df09430	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1874/2021	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on personal observation (J. Demetriou, Paphos, Lasa)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:194dc2eb176bc3e7fcbf53e8dc03e83e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:197215ba444512ca75f7813ce99a6891	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1952/1992	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:197215ba444512ca75f7813ce99a6891	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	seedContaminant	1952/1992	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:19909f80ef23d57428b1160a73f98a0b	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	OtherIntentionalRelease	1994/2024	Fischer W (1994) Süßwassermollusken aus Zypern. Nachrichtenblatt der Ersten Vorarlberger Malakologischen Gesellschaft 2: 47-48. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/219514790	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:19909f80ef23d57428b1160a73f98a0b	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	pet	1994/2024	Fischer W (1994) Süßwassermollusken aus Zypern. Nachrichtenblatt der Ersten Vorarlberger Malakologischen Gesellschaft 2: 47-48. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/219514790	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:19b85f7d8d236a0002c80b20a70a25c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1997/1998	Argyrou M, Demetropoulos A, Hadjichristophorou M (1999) Expansion of the macroalga Caulerpa racemosa and changes in soft bottom macrofaunal assemblages in Moni Bay, Cyprus. Oceanologica Acta 22: 517–528. | Verlaque, M, Boudouresque, CF, Meinesz, A, Gravez, V (2000) The Caulerpa racemosa complex (Caulerpales, Ulvophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea. Botatica Maritima 43: 49-68. http://doi.org/10.1515/BOT.2000.005 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:19b85f7d8d236a0002c80b20a70a25c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1997/1998	Argyrou M, Demetropoulos A, Hadjichristophorou M (1999) Expansion of the macroalga Caulerpa racemosa and changes in soft bottom macrofaunal assemblages in Moni Bay, Cyprus. Oceanologica Acta 22: 517–528. | Verlaque, M, Boudouresque, CF, Meinesz, A, Gravez, V (2000) The Caulerpa racemosa complex (Caulerpales, Ulvophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea. Botatica Maritima 43: 49-68. http://doi.org/10.1515/BOT.2000.005 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:19db5abb262d8e2ec941677041a18124	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:19db5abb262d8e2ec941677041a18124	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a3f98c6a503b8758baf417ee2cf7515	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1937/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/263140101	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a3f98c6a503b8758baf417ee2cf7515	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1937/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/263140101	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a5ef97e27e35342d538f97dc671a393	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		foodContaminant		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a5ef97e27e35342d538f97dc671a393	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		transportationHabitatMaterial		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a812671a713187a122f2834ff4bfa32	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a9c4aeee7bd8c9415f3cb5139993866	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2012/2022	Kleitou D, Romani L, Crocetta F (2019) Amathina tricarinata (Linnaeus, 1767) reaches Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea) (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Amathinidae). Spixiana 42(1): 6. | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a9c4aeee7bd8c9415f3cb5139993866	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2012/2022	Kleitou D, Romani L, Crocetta F (2019) Amathina tricarinata (Linnaeus, 1767) reaches Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea) (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Amathinidae). Spixiana 42(1): 6. | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1a9c4aeee7bd8c9415f3cb5139993866	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2012/2022	Kleitou D, Romani L, Crocetta F (2019) Amathina tricarinata (Linnaeus, 1767) reaches Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea) (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Amathinidae). Spixiana 42(1): 6. | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ad25e76b6f475e0708b9cbc6bd66539	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1af08f97ddb2502d20f6de411c9cc9f4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	aquacultureMariculture		Fauna Europaea (2007) | Fishbase (2009) https://www.fishbase.se/search.php | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b176b86ac1cc495974d41690298ee69	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1927/1965	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	as Evania punctata Brulle
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b2192e4aecac3d491ceb399594dd5d8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2021	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Davranoglou L-R, Roy H, Spodek M, Martinou A (2022) First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 25-36. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e82873	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b2192e4aecac3d491ceb399594dd5d8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2021/2021	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Davranoglou L-R, Roy H, Spodek M, Martinou A (2022) First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 25-36. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e82873	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b308147d9ed0c856b81518bcf72f2fe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1801/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b308147d9ed0c856b81518bcf72f2fe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1801/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b327b2146622865dee8341de3cfb5e9	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		foodContaminant	2007/2007	Wegrzynowicz P (2007) Erotylidae. In: Lobl I, Smetana A (Eds.) Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera Volume 4. Elateroidea - Derodontoidea - Bostrichoidea - Lymexyloidea - Cleroidea - Cucujoidea. Apollo Books, Stenstrup, Denmark.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b36ca070675604e165277bf399c0fbf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnAnimals	1960/1968	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b36ca070675604e165277bf399c0fbf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1960/1968	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b36ca070675604e165277bf399c0fbf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1960/1968	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b53dc8592a9162f09bed87197cecb82	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2009/2009	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b6d01f3c63ae1b07bb5cc9d235dd00c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Zettel J (2010) Springtails and Silverfishes (Apterygota). Chapter 13.5. BioRisk 4: 851-854. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.47	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b7a148ae18770af0d6d8e6c0f692323	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2009/2009	Çiçek BA, Kurt O, Taşkin E, Öztürk M (2013) First report of Caulerpa taxifolia var. distichophylla (Sonder) Verlaque, Huisman & Procaccini (Caulerpaceae, Chlorophyta) from northern Cyprus. Rapports de la Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 40: 600. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b7a148ae18770af0d6d8e6c0f692323	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2009/2009	Çiçek BA, Kurt O, Taşkin E, Öztürk M (2013) First report of Caulerpa taxifolia var. distichophylla (Sonder) Verlaque, Huisman & Procaccini (Caulerpaceae, Chlorophyta) from northern Cyprus. Rapports de la Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 40: 600. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1b7a148ae18770af0d6d8e6c0f692323	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2009/2009	Çiçek BA, Kurt O, Taşkin E, Öztürk M (2013) First report of Caulerpa taxifolia var. distichophylla (Sonder) Verlaque, Huisman & Procaccini (Caulerpaceae, Chlorophyta) from northern Cyprus. Rapports de la Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 40: 600. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1bb5899e19c771125a1060ba47b791be	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1bb5899e19c771125a1060ba47b791be	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1be6225c48e07592afb6b06091e232c8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1bf0c340e9bc57a38c4249dedcacef62	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2019/2019	EPPO (2019) New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List. EPPO Reporting Service no. 07 - 2019  Num. article: 2019/133. https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6563 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unknown
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1bf0c340e9bc57a38c4249dedcacef62	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2019/2019	EPPO (2019) New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List. EPPO Reporting Service no. 07 - 2019  Num. article: 2019/133. https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6563 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unknown
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1c04daafee0d0899960c6e25e88718dd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1937/1989	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2004) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 2 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 2]. Dasoponos 23: 7-10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1c04daafee0d0899960c6e25e88718dd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1937/1989	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2004) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 2 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 2]. Dasoponos 23: 7-10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1c9d7436657f4ba2676d626c10e5e566	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		timberTrade	2007/2007	Borowski (2007) Bostrichidae. In: Lobl I, Smetana A (Eds.) Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera Volume 4. Elateroidea - Derodontoidea - Bostrichoidea - Lymexyloidea - Cleroidea - Cucujoidea. Apollo Books, Stenstrup, Denmark.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ccfd22400c916ba885baeaf0ca4a648	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2017/2020	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ccfe0d2615e9a8f7ebac04ee48babec	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ccfe0d2615e9a8f7ebac04ee48babec	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1d14425b9cd50ced552ad5d23c95de53	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2018/2018	Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1d1f4b94c9efb077c8ddf58fd49c7b2f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/1862	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1d8cc1651a383c46731ad332ab4a1c5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2013/2013	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1d8cc1651a383c46731ad332ab4a1c5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	2013/2013	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1dfd36aa302f6a411a4f07dd8cf6b9d5	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	invasive	OtherIntentionalRelease	1981/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/271714144	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1dfd36aa302f6a411a4f07dd8cf6b9d5	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	invasive	horticulture	1981/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/271714144	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1e91c263e764898c649ebeb227e27765	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	farmedAnimals			Cultivated as food, seen in gardens and neighborouhoods but not in the wild
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ed148ab0bb67b4ec444227938ba69d4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	biologicalControl	1997/1997	EPPO (1997) Aleurothrixus floccosus found for the first time in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 - 1997  Num. article: 1997/80 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-3809 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022]	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ed45faa0b9e282332f7fa3a4d72e720	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	İlseven S, Baştaş M (2018) The Place of Eucalyptus Within the Vegetation of Mesaoria Plain (Cyprus) and the Views of Vegetation Geography Lecturers. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 14(7): 3381-3388.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ef5e2ee055c80d4606412ccd4557735	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1991/2023	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1–10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1ef5e2ee055c80d4606412ccd4557735	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1991/2023	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1–10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f06e561ab051cdb98ed15af9fdef8a0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	İlseven S, Baştaş M (2018) The Place of Eucalyptus Within the Vegetation of Mesaoria Plain (Cyprus) and the Views of Vegetation Geography Lecturers. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 14(7): 3381-3388.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f1efad50dbd5cd18f5de1301efd07c7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1873/2024	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. M. Hadjiconstantis, Nicosia, Strovolos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f56d48ad52d1929bbc6da0296d02a78	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced					
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f65a29a228f44a7edfb6e77a48c6095	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1993/1993	Ben-Dov Y (1993) A systematic catalogue of the soft scale insects of the world (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Coccidae). Sandhill Crane Press Gainesville, FL 536 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f65a29a228f44a7edfb6e77a48c6095	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1993/1993	Ben-Dov Y (1993) A systematic catalogue of the soft scale insects of the world (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Coccidae). Sandhill Crane Press Gainesville, FL 536 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f7f2dcf72348c5a069117f6d5f973cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1953/2025	Elton CS (1958) The ecology of invasions by animals and plants. Methuen & Co. London, 181 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306190806 | Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f7f2dcf72348c5a069117f6d5f973cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1953/2025	Elton CS (1958) The ecology of invasions by animals and plants. Methuen & Co. London, 181 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306190806 | Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f7f2dcf72348c5a069117f6d5f973cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1953/2025	Elton CS (1958) The ecology of invasions by animals and plants. Methuen & Co. London, 181 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306190806 | Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f7f2dcf72348c5a069117f6d5f973cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1953/2025	Elton CS (1958) The ecology of invasions by animals and plants. Methuen & Co. London, 181 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306190806 | Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1f9c818274d77e0ee9dcbdf5eee7b87b	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2008/2008	Háva J, Herrmann A, Kadej M (2010) New Faunistic Records of Dermestidae (Coleoptera) – Part 5. Latvijas Entomologs 49: 28-31.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1fc177725b343b69e5f32bc86e8dacb3	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	established		1873/1968	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1fc39aea34da91f3a2eb723b1b29322e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1fc39aea34da91f3a2eb723b1b29322e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1fd83c81b3926ddb9e085adf9b1ad913	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1930/2019	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. in Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996-2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1fe120b74b1cb688127e61497802ad10	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1956/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:1fe7c803f9c6c0e4aa6fb98cf3adc15e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:204a4503e07bcbe2e45aa7804c0e9423	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	2002/2002	Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 8. Dasoponos 31: 7-9.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:204a4503e07bcbe2e45aa7804c0e9423	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2002/2002	Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 8. Dasoponos 31: 7-9.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:207093cf5804d9481e10a5cb3e7af311	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1990/2018	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:207093cf5804d9481e10a5cb3e7af311	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1990/2018	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:20c6a3950d01e3fa5ad2490661478fa0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1905/1956	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:20cc28f40e205de048ab447703ad6db8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1978/2018	Chrtek J, Slavík B (1994) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 3.  Flora Mediterranea 4: 9-20. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:20cd469377e9eee43c4e5bc7da7d79b0	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2015/2016	Lipej L, Acevedo I, Akel EHK, Anastasopoulou A, Angelidis A, Azzurro E, Castriota L, Celik M, Cilenti L, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Drogammatzi A, Falautano M, Fernandez-Alvarez FA, Gennaio R, Insacco G, Katsanevakis S, Langeneck J, Lombardo BM, Mancinelli G, Mytilineou C, Papa L, Pitacco V, Pontes M, Poursanidis D, Prato E, Rizkalla SI, Rodriguez-Flores PC, Stamouli C, Tempesti J, Tiralongo F, Tirnetta S, Tsirintanis K, Turan C, Yaglioglu D, Zaminos I, Zava B (2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (April 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(1): 179-201. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.2068 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:20cf7bbf5c718016410f4ca422cb5b09	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2019/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:20f44f18bf6a3d7b36f502a00c3378f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1998/2017	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2114ce57185b5c33c5dc9c66bb0993c3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1996/2004	van Slageren MW (1994) Wild wheats: a monograph of Aegilops L. and Amblyopyrum (Jaub. & Spach) Eig (Poaceae). Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 94(7): 1-512. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2114ce57185b5c33c5dc9c66bb0993c3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1996/2004	van Slageren MW (1994) Wild wheats: a monograph of Aegilops L. and Amblyopyrum (Jaub. & Spach) Eig (Poaceae). Wageningen Agricultural University Papers 94(7): 1-512. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:211f94170f7e916117cb6866d203e61b	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual		2010/2010	Bordoni A (2010) Catalogue of the Staphylinidae of Cyprus and Asia Minor (Coleoptera). Fragmenta entomologica, Roma 42 (1): 35-348.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:212d0b9b803bd40da5b569609ae6b401	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2011/2011	http://biodiversitycyprus.blogspot.com/2015/09/mango-seed-weevil-sternochetus.html	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:213e3a0962f0641288fb46a3ba4dfe47	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1930/1937	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus.—Bull, agric. Dep. Cyprus no. 4 (Ent. Ser.) 31 pp. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.;	Data on distribution unavailable. Year of latest known publication year used for last observation date.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:218b7df70020903e4470a1f93c687fd5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2013/2013	Rousou M (2018) Investigation of the benthic macrofunal mobile substrate communities in the Vasilikos Bay (Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean) [Διερεύνηση των βενθικών μακροπανιδικών κοινοτήτων κινητού υποστρώματος στον κόλπο Βασιλικού (Κύπρος, Ανατολική Μεσόγειος)]. PhD Thesis [in Greek]. https://ikee.lib.auth.gr/record/302807/files/MRousou.pdf | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Cryptogenic: (status unresolved)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:218da06b8aedc87b3b41c286de96a600	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2015/2015	Crocetta F, Agius D, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Bayhan YK,  Cakir M, Ciriaco S, Corsini-Foka M, Deidun A, El Zrelli R, Erguden D, Evans J, Ghelia M, Giavasi M, Kleitou P, Kondylatos G, Lipej L, Mifsud C, Ozvarol Y, Pagano A, Portelli P, Poursanidis D, Rabaoui L, Schembri PJ, Taskin E, Tiralongo F, Zenetos A (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | Kleitou P, Crocetta F, Poursanidis D (2015) Web contribution to native and alien species distribution: four new records from Cyprus. In Crocetta et al. (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:21b3c8e7305cc36d064a68061d527326	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1983/1983	Guerrieri E, Noyes JS (2000) Revision of European species of genus Metaphycus Mercet (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Encyrtidae), parasitoids of scale insects (Homoptera: Coccoidea). Systematic Entomology 25: 147-222. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3113.2000.00099.x	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:21b3c8e7305cc36d064a68061d527326	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1983/1983	Guerrieri E, Noyes JS (2000) Revision of European species of genus Metaphycus Mercet (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Encyrtidae), parasitoids of scale insects (Homoptera: Coccoidea). Systematic Entomology 25: 147-222. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3113.2000.00099.x	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:21b3c8e7305cc36d064a68061d527326	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1983/1983	Guerrieri E, Noyes JS (2000) Revision of European species of genus Metaphycus Mercet (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Encyrtidae), parasitoids of scale insects (Homoptera: Coccoidea). Systematic Entomology 25: 147-222. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3113.2000.00099.x	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:21eb62fe76d84d02c8c14d7252fae5fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1998/1998	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:21ed27cb809b9b5e7a92af80deb1b3c7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnAnimals	1934/1934	Bouček Z (1963) A taxonomic study in Spalangia Latr. (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea). Sborník Entomologického Oddeleni Národního Musea v Praze 35: 429-512.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:22489b528ee554ff77a2b265703b44c0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:22489b528ee554ff77a2b265703b44c0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:225bd04d904291d1f84c6bff1f4cef76	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	fisheryInTheWild	1972/1972	Welcomme RL (1988) International introductions of inland aquatic species. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No. 294. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome. | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:228e3550deb353a3cf549e9372770f1a	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1974/1974	Dlabola J (1977) Chorologische Ergänzungen zur Zikadenfauna des Mittelmeergabietes (Homoptera, Auchenorrhyncha). Acta Musei Nationalis Pragae, Series B – Historia Naturalis Prague 33(1-2): 21-40.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:22d139cff7116fd475d5d61c5822a223	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2018/2019	Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO, Pescott O (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford J O (2020) UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:22d54d72daa71153004ede4b403746f0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:22d8f035085da72a2bd115f66c269820	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	2019/2025	Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288607891	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:22d8f035085da72a2bd115f66c269820	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	contaminantNursery	2019/2025	Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288607891	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2308622cf723b41a252e498b50ee7694	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual		2010/2010	Bordoni A (2010) Catalogue of the Staphylinidae of Cyprus and Asia Minor (Coleoptera). Fragmenta entomologica, Roma 42 (1): 35-348.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:23471239ce73cc500f98da8423355baa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual			Marhold K, Kučera J (2018) IAPT chromosome data. Taxon 67(5): 1041-1047. https://doi.org/10.12705/675.24	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:23d5304c5e1b82c04943d03b98504ed7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1894/1993	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:23d5304c5e1b82c04943d03b98504ed7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1894/1993	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:23e0c2cc5cc6111c4f828cf901d03f78	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Rhus serrifolia Burch.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:23e860207f9f35199dae4ef599a8dc16	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (2009) A Guide to Creating a Cypriot Garden, 89 p.	Mentioned and shown as planted in gardens with no other data
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:242a240635886f1fc4c59f0f441fc2c4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1999/2019	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996-2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Chenopodium urbicum L. in Hand et al. (2011-)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:243b16b97bdafce380208d8c6261b126	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:243b16b97bdafce380208d8c6261b126	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:248395048cae180fc1f4dbf51e672fb2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:248395048cae180fc1f4dbf51e672fb2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24c41271e9c18dec1914324a4ef65b17	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnPlants	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174.  | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24c41271e9c18dec1914324a4ef65b17	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174.  | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24c41271e9c18dec1914324a4ef65b17	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174.  | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24c41271e9c18dec1914324a4ef65b17	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174.  | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24c41271e9c18dec1914324a4ef65b17	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	containerBulk	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174.  | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24c41271e9c18dec1914324a4ef65b17	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	machineryEquipment	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174.  | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24d44bb321adccf6e5eab2ed79dd4b13	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24ec6bfb174a1e3e62eb232ff4cebc1d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1958/2024	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24ec6bfb174a1e3e62eb232ff4cebc1d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1958/2024	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24ec6bfb174a1e3e62eb232ff4cebc1d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1958/2024	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24fa8cf6ce43e746c674868d0ba44edd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1969/2024	Por Fd (1978) Lessepsian migration. The influx of Red Sea biota into Mediterranean by way of the Suez Canal. In: Billings WD et al (Eds.) Ecological Studies. Analysis and Synthesis, vol. 23, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, UNESCO 228 p. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Gitarakos G, Kallianiotis A, Hadjistefanou N (2007) Demersal fish and megafaunal assemblages on the Cyprus continental shelf and slope (Eastern Mediterranean). Rapports et Procès-verbaux des Réunions, Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 38: 488. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249290363 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24fa8cf6ce43e746c674868d0ba44edd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1969/2024	Por Fd (1978) Lessepsian migration. The influx of Red Sea biota into Mediterranean by way of the Suez Canal. In: Billings WD et al (Eds.) Ecological Studies. Analysis and Synthesis, vol. 23, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, UNESCO 228 p. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Gitarakos G, Kallianiotis A, Hadjistefanou N (2007) Demersal fish and megafaunal assemblages on the Cyprus continental shelf and slope (Eastern Mediterranean). Rapports et Procès-verbaux des Réunions, Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 38: 488. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249290363 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:24fa8cf6ce43e746c674868d0ba44edd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1969/2024	Por Fd (1978) Lessepsian migration. The influx of Red Sea biota into Mediterranean by way of the Suez Canal. In: Billings WD et al (Eds.) Ecological Studies. Analysis and Synthesis, vol. 23, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, UNESCO 228 p. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Gitarakos G, Kallianiotis A, Hadjistefanou N (2007) Demersal fish and megafaunal assemblages on the Cyprus continental shelf and slope (Eastern Mediterranean). Rapports et Procès-verbaux des Réunions, Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 38: 488. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249290363 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:254e907d4b925ed1bbd8ef966ba70b8c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:254e907d4b925ed1bbd8ef966ba70b8c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:255dc4391a6aa0efa70c1f0eb64aa698	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	fisheryInTheWild	1940/2023	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172036791	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25642f565f830c9f93e0db40d433c41d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ContaminantOnAnimals	1994/2020	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Christia C, Tziortzis I, Fyttis G, Kashta L, Papastergiadou E (2011) A survey of the benthic aquatic flora in transitional water systems of Greece and Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Botanica Maritima 54(2): 169-178. http://doi.org/10.1515/BOT.2011.016 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288987096	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25792ea4584b5dcbb589efbc5c5cc197	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain			1874/1874	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25ca585b455a85f5019a9defe99c07d9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25d2896bb145556125dd8c4af9fffb1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2015/2025	https://biodiversitycyprus.blogspot.com/2015/10/evania-appendigaster-linnaeus-1758.html	Date of earliest observation unknown, probably on the island for hundreds of years. Date of last observation based on collected and observed specimens leg. J. Demetriou (Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25d794b08df9c8e9aaa1a68ae2f6e23a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25d794b08df9c8e9aaa1a68ae2f6e23a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25d982cd510b22049d52aede8dc12dde	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2017/2017	Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford J O (2020) UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25fedd9d3d9626d2a920f3e4d9c880e3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:25fedd9d3d9626d2a920f3e4d9c880e3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26369e8f3ea28061bf4cc3db5ae2a8ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1988/1988	Houart R (2001) A review of the recent Mediterranean and Northeastern Atlantic species of Muricidae. Roma, Edizioni Evolver. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26369e8f3ea28061bf4cc3db5ae2a8ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1988/1988	Houart R (2001) A review of the recent Mediterranean and Northeastern Atlantic species of Muricidae. Roma, Edizioni Evolver. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26369e8f3ea28061bf4cc3db5ae2a8ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1988/1988	Houart R (2001) A review of the recent Mediterranean and Northeastern Atlantic species of Muricidae. Roma, Edizioni Evolver. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26c97662e0759a3b555cf908a212688a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture		Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (ed.) 2011– (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/ (Accessed 27/11/2025)	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26d77427b9232f37d8c5287ddadb9af5	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease	1898/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26d77427b9232f37d8c5287ddadb9af5	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	horticulture	1898/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26dae2607f931cb914b0fd4f40a7aaef	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1862/2003	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26dae2607f931cb914b0fd4f40a7aaef	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/2003	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26dcc610190067c219d70bc897426019	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26dd6e2b4167ea0a44269d1b04414334	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1924/1937	Hall WJ (1924) The insect Pests of Citrus Trees in Egypt. Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt, Tech. and Science Service, Bulletin No. 45, 2 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26dd6e2b4167ea0a44269d1b04414334	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1924/1937	Hall WJ (1924) The insect Pests of Citrus Trees in Egypt. Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt, Tech. and Science Service, Bulletin No. 45, 2 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:26e5ad9181e3a7cbefd36211bf38e0cb	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1993/1993	Tsagarakis K, Agius Darmanin S, Al Mabruk SA, Auriemma R, Azzurro E, Badouvas N, Bakiu R, Bariche M, Battaglia P, Betti F, Borme D, Cacciamani R, Cali F, Corsini-Foka M, Crocetta F, Dalyan C, Deidun A, Digenis M, Domenichetti F, Dragicevic B, Dulcic J, Durucan F, Guy-Haim T, Kesici NB, Lardi P, Manitaras Y, Michailidis N, Piraino S, Rizgalla J, Siapatis A, Soldo A, Stipa MG, Terbiyik Kurt T, Tiralongo F, Tsiamis K, Vella A, Vella N, Zava B, Gerovasileiou V (2021) New records of rare species in the Mediterranean Sea (October 2021). Mediterranean Marine Science 22(3): 627-652. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.26669	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:27225432d27e7b8a2421f9c9b8fa650d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2010/2018	Jimenez C pers comm; Achilleos K, Jimenez C, Berning B, Petrou A (2020) Bryozoan diversity of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea): first results from census surveys (2011-2018). Mediterranean Marine Science  21(1): 228-237. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.21201 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Cryptogenic
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2842c67c05f2aa52e5964aa81a02c5b5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2897e796510014a794d5065c080ef204	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/294516711	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2897e796510014a794d5065c080ef204	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/294516711	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28a8db4ab68b9e7f980737c6b9367d1e	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2013/2013	Rousou M (2018) Investigation of the benthic macrofunal mobile substrate communities in the Vasilikos Bay (Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean) [Διερεύνηση των βενθικών μακροπανιδικών κοινοτήτων κινητού υποστρώματος στον κόλπο Βασιλικού (Κύπρος, Ανατολική Μεσόγειος)]. PhD Thesis [in Greek]. https://ikee.lib.auth.gr/record/302807/files/MRousou.pdf | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Cryptogenic: (status unresolved)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28b199f315e02488937b30a3e82cccdc	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		parasitesOnAnimals		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28d1593af61a61e79fe1ddea9232f093	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28d1593af61a61e79fe1ddea9232f093	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28d1593af61a61e79fe1ddea9232f093	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28d7e73c0987d1da22c672f7ac69dc1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1939/1993	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as native in Flora of Cyprus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28dec54d1a32adc8a98288baf966bc19	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1939/1939	Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:28e673cc1ab27922d166e316bbef2224	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	seedContaminant	1955/1955	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Scabiosa atropurpurea L.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2919f86e3da72300a0a3f9f2f5ce43e5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1998/1998	Açik S, Murina GV, Cinar ME, Ergen Z (2005) Sipunculans from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Zootaxa 1077: 1-23. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.170329 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2919f86e3da72300a0a3f9f2f5ce43e5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1998/1998	Açik S, Murina GV, Cinar ME, Ergen Z (2005) Sipunculans from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Zootaxa 1077: 1-23. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.170329 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2919f86e3da72300a0a3f9f2f5ce43e5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1998/1998	Açik S, Murina GV, Cinar ME, Ergen Z (2005) Sipunculans from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Zootaxa 1077: 1-23. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.170329 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2919f86e3da72300a0a3f9f2f5ce43e5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1998/1998	Açik S, Murina GV, Cinar ME, Ergen Z (2005) Sipunculans from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Zootaxa 1077: 1-23. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.170329 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:29495e97c4dbb6e1d3fbb3d36c1888f8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	hunting	1883/		
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:295e8d3f212631a5af79bbe8c87bfdbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2017/2017	Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165.182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:295e8d3f212631a5af79bbe8c87bfdbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2017/2017	Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165.182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:295e8d3f212631a5af79bbe8c87bfdbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	2017/2017	Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165.182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2963198ae04e46190fddcbd5bede12ab	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2991fde94c056a813591fc4020a0eccc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2025	John E, Baǧlar H, Bașbay O, Salimeh M (2021) First appearance in Cyprus of Papilio demoleus Linnaeus, 1758 (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae), as it continues its predicted westward spread in the Palaearctic region. Entomologist’s Gazette 72: 257–264. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on observed and presenved specimens (leg. C. Markis, J. Demetriou, E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2991fde94c056a813591fc4020a0eccc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2021/2025	John E, Baǧlar H, Bașbay O, Salimeh M (2021) First appearance in Cyprus of Papilio demoleus Linnaeus, 1758 (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae), as it continues its predicted westward spread in the Palaearctic region. Entomologist’s Gazette 72: 257–264. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on observed and presenved specimens (leg. C. Markis, J. Demetriou, E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2991fde94c056a813591fc4020a0eccc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2021/2025	John E, Baǧlar H, Bașbay O, Salimeh M (2021) First appearance in Cyprus of Papilio demoleus Linnaeus, 1758 (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae), as it continues its predicted westward spread in the Palaearctic region. Entomologist’s Gazette 72: 257–264. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on observed and presenved specimens (leg. C. Markis, J. Demetriou, E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:29a5c4cb33702d4e8ac4452d4568bbb6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2019/2019	Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford J O (2020). UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:29b5ccb47f4bb87b8027b6d5f23dc8b7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1996/1996	Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:29bc7f12071a0086d5bf857c63091c5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1998/1999	Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. Willdenowia 31(2): 383-409. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.31.31207 | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. in Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:29bc7f12071a0086d5bf857c63091c5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1998/1999	Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. Willdenowia 31(2): 383-409. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.31.31207 | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. in Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2ab9ee876a7a68552f9739ce565afefd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	biologicalControl	1996/1996	FAO (1996) Report on the Workshop on Citrus Leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella) and its Control in the Neae East, Safita (Tartous), Syria, 30 September - 3 October 1996, (Cairo: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, Regional Office for the Near East), 34 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b14975157c27a9739d2901e7ec7200d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2010/2021	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b5eac2236e4d3ad4151586be3118214	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1915	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b5eac2236e4d3ad4151586be3118214	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1915	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b5f89ff399da174ff225e3f47982a20	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1981/2021	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as Aster squamatus (Spreng.); Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/97124515
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b5f89ff399da174ff225e3f47982a20	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1981/2021	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as Aster squamatus (Spreng.); Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/97124515
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b7c0f813f1f0492a2d83d04f3bbc26a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/1862	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b7c0f813f1f0492a2d83d04f3bbc26a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1862/1862	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b7c0f813f1f0492a2d83d04f3bbc26a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	OtherEscape	1862/1862	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2b9b94f3ef12140bbf75b596937b590c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1878/2010	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998	Introduced around the beginning of the 19th century by British colonials
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2bb7f1a70a3891f3947f39217c701420	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2022/2024	Michail C, Tanduo V, Crocetta F, Giovos I, Litsiou S, Kleitou P (2023) Engagement of fishers in citizen science enhances the knowledge on alien decapods in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Aquatic Ecology 58: 107–116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-023-10046-6 | iNaturalisdt (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/214008306 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2bb7f1a70a3891f3947f39217c701420	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2022/2024	Michail C, Tanduo V, Crocetta F, Giovos I, Litsiou S, Kleitou P (2023) Engagement of fishers in citizen science enhances the knowledge on alien decapods in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Aquatic Ecology 58: 107–116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-023-10046-6 | iNaturalisdt (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/214008306 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2bda4569feb9e1fbe825aede617d8943	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2c184f4d66f089077ce9c1495c087cca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2c47792fca847135062dacef71510955	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1903/2020	Maas O (1903) Die Scyphomedusen der Siboga Expedition. Siboga Exped. 1901. 11(9): 1-91 + 12 pls.Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/64100042 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2c5328d61de228952ea8e8d0565bba6f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on observed specimens leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou Paphos.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2c5328d61de228952ea8e8d0565bba6f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on observed specimens leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou Paphos.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2c5ea23d3030043289ade160da29ad04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2ca2e5c3c94ed7af802e7548b983aea1	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introducedAssistedColonisation	cultivated	OtherIntentionalRelease	1915/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2cb8bdc24ba3c659cfa66e263dbbe6a5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2023	Lopez-Vaamonde C, Agassiz D, Augustin S, De Prins J, De Prins W, Gomboc S, Ivinskis P, Karsholt O, Koutroumpas A, Koutroumpa F, Laštůvka Z, Marabuto E, Olivella E, Przybylowicz L, Roques A, Ryrholm N, Sefrova H, Sima P, Sims I, Sinev S, Skulev B, Tomov R, Zilli A, Lees D (2010) Lepidoptera. Chapter 11. BioRisk 4: 603-668. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.50 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309230459 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, date of earliest publication used. Data on last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2cd71dd556f539881c654f28a66c2cc6	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2013/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2cd86fa6a4e4950bdabab7822b49f5be	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10: 425-438. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2cd86fa6a4e4950bdabab7822b49f5be	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10: 425-438. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d36488c49749fde3dce24e0dbb940f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d36488c49749fde3dce24e0dbb940f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d36488c49749fde3dce24e0dbb940f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d36488c49749fde3dce24e0dbb940f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d3c5f5ce20209040d05a9ae84bb8e6d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1929/2025	Norman JR (1929) Notes on the fishes of the Suez Canal. Proceedings of the Zoological Society, London, 2: 616. | Demetropoulos A, Neoclecous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department, 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10:109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10: 425-438. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494809 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d3c5f5ce20209040d05a9ae84bb8e6d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1929/2025	Norman JR (1929) Notes on the fishes of the Suez Canal. Proceedings of the Zoological Society, London, 2: 616. | Demetropoulos A, Neoclecous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department, 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10:109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10: 425-438. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494809 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d5b4f78efe1450264eb98d971973dbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	timberTrade	2007/2025	Alziar G, Lemaire JM (2008) Quelques donnees chorologiques sur divers insects Euro-Mediterraneens (Coleoptera, Heteroptera, et Lepidoptera). Biocosme Mésogéen Nice 25(4): 127 – 132. | Sazhnev AS, Zvereva VA (2022) First Record of Invasive Longhorn Beetle Phoracantha recurva Newman, 1840 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) for Cyprus. Field Biologist Journal 4(3): 247-249. https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-9047-2022-4-3-247-249 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306067212	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d5b4f78efe1450264eb98d971973dbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2007/2025	Alziar G, Lemaire JM (2008) Quelques donnees chorologiques sur divers insects Euro-Mediterraneens (Coleoptera, Heteroptera, et Lepidoptera). Biocosme Mésogéen Nice 25(4): 127 – 132. | Sazhnev AS, Zvereva VA (2022) First Record of Invasive Longhorn Beetle Phoracantha recurva Newman, 1840 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) for Cyprus. Field Biologist Journal 4(3): 247-249. https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-9047-2022-4-3-247-249 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306067212	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d5b4f78efe1450264eb98d971973dbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2007/2025	Alziar G, Lemaire JM (2008) Quelques donnees chorologiques sur divers insects Euro-Mediterraneens (Coleoptera, Heteroptera, et Lepidoptera). Biocosme Mésogéen Nice 25(4): 127 – 132. | Sazhnev AS, Zvereva VA (2022) First Record of Invasive Longhorn Beetle Phoracantha recurva Newman, 1840 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) for Cyprus. Field Biologist Journal 4(3): 247-249. https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-9047-2022-4-3-247-249 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306067212	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d62d4d2ec1d1e386b266c9e4760fabc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1994/1994	Last PR, Stevens JD (1994) Sharks and rays of Australia. Australia, CSIRO, 513 ppKatsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, 2009. Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Marine Mediterranean Records 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113	Date of first introduction unknown, earliest publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d7e8acab013beb2a9230c99a30e2b8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1967/2025	Cherbonnier G (1986) Holothuriens de la Méditerranée et du nord de la mer Rouge. Bulletin du Muséum National d'Historie Naturelle 8: 43-46. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321913556 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d83493b2ed3841980e895d827809514	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d83493b2ed3841980e895d827809514	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d95d3bee0b291e6fcce803f1e7f12eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2d95d3bee0b291e6fcce803f1e7f12eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2dde29454fb91526cd84931e5f0d6a35	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	aquacultureMariculture	2001/	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e0ca15ae8baa30330a9dd9c39c704de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e199fa4f0f5a36accdf7c24e05d6930	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2000/2025	Christou C, Psaroulaki A, Antoniou M, Toumazos P, Ioannou I, Mazeris A, Chochlakis D, Tselentis Y (2010) Rickettsia typhi and Rickettsia felis in Xenopsylla cheopis and Leptopsylla segnis Parasitizing Rats in Cyprus. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 83(6): 1301–1304. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2010.10-0118	Common and widespread species
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e3cf37ab7e4539ef6967b6f807420dc	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2007/2007	Troglorites (2007) Cylas formicarius F. http://www.troglorites.fr/Chypre/Scolytes.html#3	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e64b4390b754454e49836a883c5d50d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1964/1964	Priesner H (1964) Ordnung Thysanoptera (Fransenflügler, Thripse). In Franz H., Bestimmungsbücher zur Bodenfauna Europas 2. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 1–142.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e64b4390b754454e49836a883c5d50d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1964/1964	Priesner H (1964) Ordnung Thysanoptera (Fransenflügler, Thripse). In Franz H., Bestimmungsbücher zur Bodenfauna Europas 2. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 1–142.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e7ac75fe6cda851f51df635c770473e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1878/1991	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e96b676bcb4eae79a43cbf92fdabb91	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1801/1958	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2e9817e109543ad1deeccc3466a7e32a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1874/1874	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2f31e2c8ad7894c37575466da01707a2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2fbd2a1a8e0080e0bef99f7b1f07766c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2fd85da4d4668dbbd1ec5ea5c7cee7ed	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2023/2023	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:2fd85da4d4668dbbd1ec5ea5c7cee7ed	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2023/2023	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:30033c062432a5043b98c77265f9f687	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2007/2007	Rellini G, Vallarino G (2016) Species richness of Crustacea Decapoda in MEDITS Surveys. Biologia Marina Mediterranea 23(1): 277-278. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:30033c062432a5043b98c77265f9f687	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2007/2007	Rellini G, Vallarino G (2016) Species richness of Crustacea Decapoda in MEDITS Surveys. Biologia Marina Mediterranea 23(1): 277-278. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:30033c062432a5043b98c77265f9f687	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2007/2007	Rellini G, Vallarino G (2016) Species richness of Crustacea Decapoda in MEDITS Surveys. Biologia Marina Mediterranea 23(1): 277-278. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3005cbe266b783195e46859e7d1c262a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1925/2024	Wilkinson DS (1926) Entomological notes. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 21(1): 10–12. | Morris HM (1932) Insect pests and fungus diseases of Cyprus and their control. Agricultural department, Cyprus 3: 1-56. | Georghiou GP (1977) The Insects and Mites of Cyprus With Emphasis on Species of Economic Importance to Agriculture, Forestry, Man, and Domestic Animals, 347pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3005cbe266b783195e46859e7d1c262a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1925/2024	Wilkinson DS (1926) Entomological notes. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 21(1): 10–12. | Morris HM (1932) Insect pests and fungus diseases of Cyprus and their control. Agricultural department, Cyprus 3: 1-56. | Georghiou GP (1977) The Insects and Mites of Cyprus With Emphasis on Species of Economic Importance to Agriculture, Forestry, Man, and Domestic Animals, 347pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:303a8aa1fd57befc5f2c3e297c00e7a6	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2007/2007	http://www.troglorites.fr/Chypre/Cucujides.html#6	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3054fb94ec7063155219d5c140f12b5d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1931/1931	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3054fefa3a2ce391999b861a2a61f4ec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	/2025		Seen in the wild escaping or deliberately released from confinment (pets) but do not establish viable populations
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3064128a6e5c29ad5dec8231cef27708	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1994/2025	Krambias DrA (1994) Improvements for the control of pecan aphid (Monelia caryella) in Cyprus. Acta Horticularae 365: 151-156. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1994.365.13	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3064128a6e5c29ad5dec8231cef27708	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1994/2025	Krambias DrA (1994) Improvements for the control of pecan aphid (Monelia caryella) in Cyprus. Acta Horticularae 365: 151-156. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1994.365.13	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3085ded7b190108be041bc7321708056	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1972/1977	Ben-Eliahu MN (1997) Polychaete cryptofauna from rims of similar intertidal vermetid reefs on the Mediterranean coast of Israel and in the Gulf of Elat: Syllinae and Eusyllinae (Polychaeta Errantia: Syllidae). Israel Journal of Zoology 26: 1-58. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3085ded7b190108be041bc7321708056	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1972/1977	Ben-Eliahu MN (1997) Polychaete cryptofauna from rims of similar intertidal vermetid reefs on the Mediterranean coast of Israel and in the Gulf of Elat: Syllinae and Eusyllinae (Polychaeta Errantia: Syllidae). Israel Journal of Zoology 26: 1-58. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3085ded7b190108be041bc7321708056	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1972/1977	Ben-Eliahu MN (1997) Polychaete cryptofauna from rims of similar intertidal vermetid reefs on the Mediterranean coast of Israel and in the Gulf of Elat: Syllinae and Eusyllinae (Polychaeta Errantia: Syllidae). Israel Journal of Zoology 26: 1-58. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:30c865428628b55b4c194e8feb529201	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established		2023/2023	Kolokotronis D, Varnava Y, Manousis T, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2024) Additional information on Mollusca for the seas of Cyprus. Xenophora Taxon 42: 40–42. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:30f5fb254e70820f9ca0589cddc047a2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:311b9a100a60a942ffcfeddac629541d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1939/1939	Lindberg H (1948) On the insect fauna of Cyprus. Results of the expedition of 1939 by Harald, Hakan and P.H. Lindberg. Societas Scientarum Fennica. Commentationes Biologicae 10(7): 1-175.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:316cf307d4fbc375790ebe5ccea51d2d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1988/2023	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/191748012	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:316cf307d4fbc375790ebe5ccea51d2d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1988/2023	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/191748012	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:31c7c669dd9496c0f39299b5dfe3d25a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1900/1900	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:31c7c669dd9496c0f39299b5dfe3d25a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1900/1900	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:31cf828c0e8727e0cb7f0389cd50dc13	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2007/2013	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:31fc6e6ca4161059e82ed5ad365d7290	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2015/2015	Gözüaçık C, Güllü M, Konuksal A, Yücel A, Hekimhan H (2015) Insect species of stored cereal in Northern Cyprus [Poster presentation]. Conference: 2nd International Symposium for Agriculture and Food Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3203d75da9632b362abc9bb848df7632	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain		parasitesOnPlants		EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:32098b47b301dd0f9d764052e1445c4c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2020/2025	Demetriou J, Makris C, Davranoglou L-R (2023) First record of Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) in Cyprus. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 135–141. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.66.e90065 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/261895892	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:32098b47b301dd0f9d764052e1445c4c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2020/2025	Demetriou J, Makris C, Davranoglou L-R (2023) First record of Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) in Cyprus. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 135–141. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.66.e90065 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/261895892	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:32137fe4095fc347a6b51003463c9353	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3278746857c3f853cc0f65f670a6d07a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2025	Zettel J (2010) Springtails and Silverfishes (Apterygota). Chapter 13.5. BioRisk 4: 851-854. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.47	Date of last observation based on observed individuals (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos). Date of first observation probably much older but unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3278746857c3f853cc0f65f670a6d07a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	2010/2025	Zettel J (2010) Springtails and Silverfishes (Apterygota). Chapter 13.5. BioRisk 4: 851-854. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.47	Date of last observation based on observed individuals (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos). Date of first observation probably much older but unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3278746857c3f853cc0f65f670a6d07a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	people	2010/2025	Zettel J (2010) Springtails and Silverfishes (Apterygota). Chapter 13.5. BioRisk 4: 851-854. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.47	Date of last observation based on observed individuals (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos). Date of first observation probably much older but unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:328d2269495c73ce71efeafbca8b2e0d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:32d79575fdd275826368ce9c5bab0a61	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	colonising	containerBulk	2022/2023	Magory Cohen T, Hauber ME, Akriotis T, Crochet P-A, Karris G, Kirschel ANG, Khoury F, Menchetti M, Mori E, Per E, Reino L, Saavedra S, Santana J, Dor R (2022) Accelerated avian invasion into the Mediterranean region endangers biodiversity and mandates international collaboration. Journal of Applied Ecology 59(6): 1440-1455. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14150 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149539956	Eradication ongoing (2025). Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:32d79575fdd275826368ce9c5bab0a61	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	colonising	hitchhikersShip	2022/2023	Magory Cohen T, Hauber ME, Akriotis T, Crochet P-A, Karris G, Kirschel ANG, Khoury F, Menchetti M, Mori E, Per E, Reino L, Saavedra S, Santana J, Dor R (2022) Accelerated avian invasion into the Mediterranean region endangers biodiversity and mandates international collaboration. Journal of Applied Ecology 59(6): 1440-1455. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14150 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149539956	Eradication ongoing (2025). Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:32d9d698c9ccc2f1ca379bc3a304816d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		foodContaminant	2007/2007	Hava J (2007) Dermestidae. In: Lobl I, Smetana A (Eds.) Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera Volume 4. Elateroidea - Derodontoidea - Bostrichoidea - Lymexyloidea - Cleroidea - Cucujoidea. Apollo Books, Stenstrup, Denmark.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:33072c540ccfc8debc7338bb14a5c1ea	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1865/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:33084f9a5e3c44b3626b827a231f934a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	2007/2011	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:33559726307417aa91a4e89b53430db3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:335777362fafdaccda5abadb893865b3	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	unaided	2015/2015	van Eck A, Makris C (2016) First records of Pseudodoros nigricollis Becker (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Cyprus. Biodiversity Data Journal 4: e8139. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.4.e8139	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:33b4c3de575eb1debb7db88cfd864d6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1955/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:33b4c3de575eb1debb7db88cfd864d6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1955/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:33ca67006b1a572632f34df9f86d3d55	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	containerBulk	1939/1939	Burmeister F (1939) Biologie, Ökologie und Verbreitung der. europaischen Käfer auf systematischer Grundlage 1: Adephaga. Krefeld: Goecke. | Austin K, Small E, Lemaire JM, Jeane C, Makris C, Georghiou G (2008) A Revised Catalogue of the Carabidae (Coleoptera) of Cyprus. Annales du Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nice 23 (Suppl.): 1–199.	Species may not be present on the island, according to Austin et al. (2008) "The species is often introduced at ports but it seems unlikely that there is an extant population on the island".
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:33ca67006b1a572632f34df9f86d3d55	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	hitchhikersShip	1939/1939	Burmeister F (1939) Biologie, Ökologie und Verbreitung der. europaischen Käfer auf systematischer Grundlage 1: Adephaga. Krefeld: Goecke. | Austin K, Small E, Lemaire JM, Jeane C, Makris C, Georghiou G (2008) A Revised Catalogue of the Carabidae (Coleoptera) of Cyprus. Annales du Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nice 23 (Suppl.): 1–199.	Species may not be present on the island, according to Austin et al. (2008) "The species is often introduced at ports but it seems unlikely that there is an extant population on the island".
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:340359c79c009eeac17e6a5a6dff9f5f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery	2010/2010	Pellizzari G, Germain J-F (2010) Scales (Hemiptera, Superfamily Coccoidea). Chapter 9.3. BioRisk 4: 475-510. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.45	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Earliest pubication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:340359c79c009eeac17e6a5a6dff9f5f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Pellizzari G, Germain J-F (2010) Scales (Hemiptera, Superfamily Coccoidea). Chapter 9.3. BioRisk 4: 475-510. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.45	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Earliest pubication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3423e6aa9a496d1de07a6e970d777041	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2020/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:342e905bf6453887dd5a5c5113ceed5a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2019/2019	Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3442b72bc566dd9c9897fc895200ef46	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1936/1936	Morris HM (1936) Annual report of the Entomologist for 1936.	Date of first and last observation based on the year of earliest publication.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34660e20648a848fd09aa19de7fb132e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1998/2019	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Verloove F (2012) New combinations in Cenchrus (Paniceae, Poaceae) in Europe and the Mediterranean area. Willdenowia 42: 77-78.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34660e20648a848fd09aa19de7fb132e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1998/2019	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Verloove F (2012) New combinations in Cenchrus (Paniceae, Poaceae) in Europe and the Mediterranean area. Willdenowia 42: 77-78.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3472290b3f9ac9433524d5a432d6c40a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1927/1927	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	as Legousia perfoliata (L.) Britton in Meikle (1985)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:349eb085dfffed8aef10f38111ad021e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2021/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:349eb085dfffed8aef10f38111ad021e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2021/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34d34d889a9439e1c7dd9b701dfaa5b5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2014/2019	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54515385 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34d34d889a9439e1c7dd9b701dfaa5b5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2014/2019	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54515385 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34ea3803fcaaaffe27dd5992864ec6d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ballastWater	2021/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34ea3803fcaaaffe27dd5992864ec6d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	hullFouling	2021/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34ea3803fcaaaffe27dd5992864ec6d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	unaided	2021/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:34ea3803fcaaaffe27dd5992864ec6d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	corridor	2021/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3537487e8ab5bb7165394a5639c8f088	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1939/1939	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:357c01644e2195087675b08d809abcc5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:357c01644e2195087675b08d809abcc5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:35efaeeb66111ca5b7bbdfa70ac909eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	pet	2018/2026	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=140296&taxon_id=7120	Seen in parks but does not establish viable populations in the wild
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:362fba5da9668be421f085f2a6fdb6b1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2007/2007	Taskin E, Öztürk M, Kurt O, Ulcay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in Northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea) Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19(2): 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Data by E. Taskin pers. comm.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:362fba5da9668be421f085f2a6fdb6b1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2007/2007	Taskin E, Öztürk M, Kurt O, Ulcay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in Northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea) Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19(2): 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Data by E. Taskin pers. comm.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:367dc84e4c2724e05e7ce720f4235dff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1890/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:36aec9c70a622fedce5492a49326c2c9	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1996/2007	Orphanides G (1998) Thrips on citrus. Annual Review for 1997. Agricultural Research Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Vassiliou VA (2010) Ecology and behavior of Pezothrips kellyanus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on citrus. Journal of Economic Entomology 103: 47-53. https://doi.org/10.1603/EC09114	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:36aec9c70a622fedce5492a49326c2c9	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1996/2007	Orphanides G (1998) Thrips on citrus. Annual Review for 1997. Agricultural Research Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Vassiliou VA (2010) Ecology and behavior of Pezothrips kellyanus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on citrus. Journal of Economic Entomology 103: 47-53. https://doi.org/10.1603/EC09114	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:36d133e4e7cab095e961d98f3bf96952	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1968/1969	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	Data on distribution, establishment and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:371ef14f69ecf8868bc0e9f0f359bb65	Cyprus	CY	absent	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1500/1600	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3758bc4ea26454781150ae07badfabec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1880/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306593364	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3758bc4ea26454781150ae07badfabec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1880/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306593364	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:37b76cacf3205a50f274098870f8cc93	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	failing	releasedForUse	2014/2014	John E, Makris C (2023) Field Guide to the Butterflies of Cyprus. Siri Scientific Press, Rochdale, United Kingdom 160 p.	Released probablhy for weddings, not established, not reproducing
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:37d903742177eb66a4b5d47e8cb2a6ba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2021	Lopez-Vaamonde C, Agassiz D, Augustin S, De Prins J, De Prins W, Gomboc S, Ivinskis P, Karsholt O, Koutroumpas A, Koutroumpa F, Laštůvka Z, Marabuto E, Olivella E, Przybylowicz L, Roques A, Ryrholm N, Sefrova H, Sima P, Sims I, Sinev S, Skulev B, Tomov R, Zilli A, Lees D (2010) Lepidoptera. Chapter 11. BioRisk 4: 603-668. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.50 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88385463	Date of first observation not known, date of earliest publication used. Data on last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:381bb05ccf7c58075dbae67555bbe92e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Humulus japonicus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:382684773ba2e015a200765ae7a8d2a3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:382684773ba2e015a200765ae7a8d2a3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:382684773ba2e015a200765ae7a8d2a3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:382ae98e262d6842708332e0329adab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1951/1970	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:382ae98e262d6842708332e0329adab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1951/1970	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:382ae98e262d6842708332e0329adab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1951/1970	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:382ae98e262d6842708332e0329adab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1951/1970	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:384e6f99c3a9a9e56a948323536568e6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	biologicalControl	1996/1996	Schauff ME, La Salle J, Wijesekara GA (1998) The genera of chalcid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of citrus leafminer Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lepidoptera: Gracillaridae). Journal of Natural History 32: 1001–1056.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:38623ecb7fea2fa2b05f27fcf004aa73	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	unaided	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:38623ecb7fea2fa2b05f27fcf004aa73	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ballastWater	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:38623ecb7fea2fa2b05f27fcf004aa73	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	hullFouling	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:38d1f04cccd4a58db568123a8a1f897d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:38d1f04cccd4a58db568123a8a1f897d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:38d8348c2957cd4ca52e47412e1e1b1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hunting	1993/		
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:393a28a1a3a8745f8517c14359a95df6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:393a28a1a3a8745f8517c14359a95df6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3956178032f3970e561e1be4e9d6556b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:39791e31eef6b003238dd5eb8b80615d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1956/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:39791e31eef6b003238dd5eb8b80615d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1956/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3980b13f38ef3fcb6159e958c67c80aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3980b13f38ef3fcb6159e958c67c80aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:39a9f31497ad14978372b55ac5084c16	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1990/1990	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Oenothera erythrosepala Borbas
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3a11869f1dd1f04ad5237763de53d480	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1870/1870	Baudi di Selve F (1870) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregate recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars tertia. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 14: 49-70.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3a23bc510f5e47fb354824224f7d5e39	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		contaminantNursery		EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3a23bc510f5e47fb354824224f7d5e39	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		foodContaminant		EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3a23bc510f5e47fb354824224f7d5e39	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		transportationHabitatMaterial		EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3a77905089b4c28aba2018cc42033399	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	1986/2026	Demetropoulos A, Lambert M (1986) Herpetology in Cyprus. British Herpetological Society Bulletin 17: 22-27. | Hadjisterkotis E, Reese DS (1994) Palaeontological and archaeological evidence for turtles on Cyprus, with new information on living tortoises. British Herpetological Society Bulletin 49: 16-18. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/187673725	Date of last observation based on individual observed by Mr Christodoulos Makris
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3a9bc379262ddabb220f760ec5aefc35	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3a9bc379262ddabb220f760ec5aefc35	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3aa31799e916111702999eacb3f3662d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1949/1949	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3aa6747725bcb21dc482463a7d4135cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3aafadca23e506677cde219a19f13b3f	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2007/2007	Borowski J (2007) Ptinidae (Gibbiinae and Ptinidae). In: Löbl I, Smetana A (Eds), Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera. Volume 4. Elateroidea – Derodontoidea – Bostrichoidea – Lymexloidea – Cleroidea – Cucujoidea. Stenstrup, Apollo Books, pp. 328–339.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3ade76dbff0f4d7d97314f10cf425639	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2013) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 16 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 16]. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3ae8b4ca5b666e960072c47d74a57cd7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1999/2000	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. in Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3af85735734cfaa5b18a8da1c19835ef	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b37029d010c17d09b6c1765b8379343	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b37029d010c17d09b6c1765b8379343	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2018/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b3865fdd643a2236e466f863214f5bf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1988/2025	Orphanides, G.M. 1988. Current status of biological control of the black scale, Saissetia oleae (Olivier), in Cyprus. Technical Bulletin, Cyprus Agricultural Research Institute No 100:1-8	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b3865fdd643a2236e466f863214f5bf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1988/2025	Orphanides, G.M. 1988. Current status of biological control of the black scale, Saissetia oleae (Olivier), in Cyprus. Technical Bulletin, Cyprus Agricultural Research Institute No 100:1-8	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b3865fdd643a2236e466f863214f5bf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1988/2025	Orphanides, G.M. 1988. Current status of biological control of the black scale, Saissetia oleae (Olivier), in Cyprus. Technical Bulletin, Cyprus Agricultural Research Institute No 100:1-8	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b43d63b814e97782b7f3d7dbfff5d4b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b785aa8356e718521155e2c1a53d600	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		foodContaminant	2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b785aa8356e718521155e2c1a53d600	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b91e68e4070898bc6c0806f52273db4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2016/2016	Michailidis N, Rousou M (2017) First record of the brassy chub Kyphosus vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) from Cyprus. In Gerovasileiou et al.: New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18: 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b96e371e3a36abafd269fb408dc0d45	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b96e371e3a36abafd269fb408dc0d45	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3b9fd8db6d102f7e2908b03d15dd12d0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3bb86d75b63a0ea0a9749eac954bb8d2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	2003/2003	Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 24: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3bba28710440c071fb342a3c570f39a8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1975/1975	EPPO (2025) https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/BRVPAU/distribution/CY | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3bccb1cc75986c53de18d0ae2ef8e610	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1997/2021	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3bccb1cc75986c53de18d0ae2ef8e610	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1997/2021	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3bccb1cc75986c53de18d0ae2ef8e610	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1997/2021	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3bf0c81050a228b57b8b5a4eb838e451	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1955/1955	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Senecio cineraria DC.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3bf0c81050a228b57b8b5a4eb838e451	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1955/1955	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Senecio cineraria DC.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c0b23f7c17ce28c3a207c7bf3dda0de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c13296ebf0f595955b09a61764d2960	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2002/2019	Personn H (2009) (Mar 4) Re: Hypselodoris infucata from the Mediterranean Sea. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from: http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2230 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54610626 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c13296ebf0f595955b09a61764d2960	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2002/2019	Personn H (2009) (Mar 4) Re: Hypselodoris infucata from the Mediterranean Sea. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from: http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2230 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54610626 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c38a6723a0bac72564c2f54a05b2a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c6e32225b7a497228e13545248d97d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/305194479	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c6e32225b7a497228e13545248d97d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/305194479	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c6e32225b7a497228e13545248d97d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	people	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/305194479	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c6e32225b7a497228e13545248d97d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/305194479	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c6fbf275e9495e5154fa90d33c1548a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2020/2020	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3c8ecb81875fd3a5c709688010aec3e9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3caf53bcb8056e9b228c27a8896ea8e8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1931/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3caf541a6dd558a51e3d128b1a07b606	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3caf5c05e1707581b249ae462a44c137	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		1994/2024	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3cf1ec7bbce30624c841ac594b733026	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2022/2022	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3cf980aeac98c6d1a80427afad987e58	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1997/2025	EPPO (1997) Aleurothrixus floccosus found for the first time in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 - 1997 Num. article: 1997/80 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-3809 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation based on collected specimens leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou Akrotiri UK SBA
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3cf980aeac98c6d1a80427afad987e58	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1997/2025	EPPO (1997) Aleurothrixus floccosus found for the first time in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 - 1997 Num. article: 1997/80 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-3809 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation based on collected specimens leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou Akrotiri UK SBA
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3d320880bc8441668a71561b45836179	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1938/2025	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3d3c8532d6ce4dbca7ecc9aba23dc90b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3d3e41983cc49c6835eec74e17c0d9e7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3d3e41983cc49c6835eec74e17c0d9e7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3dad9fd487f9fe926c90e99cab9fd614	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1935/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3dad9fd487f9fe926c90e99cab9fd614	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1935/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3e273db0ef1f6f682862f9f36afb7dbc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	İlseven S, Baştaş M (2018) The Place of Eucalyptus Within the Vegetation of Mesaoria Plain (Cyprus) and the Views of Vegetation Geography Lecturers. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 14(7): 3381-3388.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3e634a2a9c3880dbcc07af1400492225	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Acacia caffra
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3e6a4813274eed0fef5ed7b0774ab8d0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1924/1968	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3e792a7e02f4acd1c3cb6a0d6c01ffe4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3e81b1c2a8a2f75f87a8699fa9d88e6d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1998/1998	Çinar ME, Ergen Z (2003) Eusyllinae and Syllidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) from northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea) with a checklist of species reported from the Levant Sea. Bulletin of Marine Science 72(3): 769- 793. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3e81b1c2a8a2f75f87a8699fa9d88e6d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1998/1998	Çinar ME, Ergen Z (2003) Eusyllinae and Syllidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) from northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea) with a checklist of species reported from the Levant Sea. Bulletin of Marine Science 72(3): 769- 793. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3eaaae9358ae9f6b13a0538fc8c0f509	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1948/1948	Lindberg H (1948) On the insect fauna of Cyprus. Results of the expedition of 1939 by Harald Håkan and P.H. Lindberg. II. Heteroptera und Homoptera Cicadina der Insel Zypern. Commentationes Biologicae. Societas Scientiarum Fennica. Helsingfors 10(7): 1–175.	Year of first and last observation based on publication year as the article was not available. Published as Balclutha hortensis sp. nov. but later synonymized
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3eaaae9358ae9f6b13a0538fc8c0f509	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1948/1948	Lindberg H (1948) On the insect fauna of Cyprus. Results of the expedition of 1939 by Harald Håkan and P.H. Lindberg. II. Heteroptera und Homoptera Cicadina der Insel Zypern. Commentationes Biologicae. Societas Scientiarum Fennica. Helsingfors 10(7): 1–175.	Year of first and last observation based on publication year as the article was not available. Published as Balclutha hortensis sp. nov. but later synonymized
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3eaaae9358ae9f6b13a0538fc8c0f509	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1948/1948	Lindberg H (1948) On the insect fauna of Cyprus. Results of the expedition of 1939 by Harald Håkan and P.H. Lindberg. II. Heteroptera und Homoptera Cicadina der Insel Zypern. Commentationes Biologicae. Societas Scientiarum Fennica. Helsingfors 10(7): 1–175.	Year of first and last observation based on publication year as the article was not available. Published as Balclutha hortensis sp. nov. but later synonymized
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3ed7ff39ead5715fda9877b6d05a1cf1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3ed7ff39ead5715fda9877b6d05a1cf1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3ed7ff39ead5715fda9877b6d05a1cf1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3f014140728557be710e09fc99c12021	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3f49229d2210abab412fd852faf47cb8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2019/2020	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3f49229d2210abab412fd852faf47cb8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2019/2020	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3f84da18225f2dcca7af5dcef5de2f79	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Aloe ciliaris Haw.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3f8cf80adaac036f91baa35a7f3742fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3f8cf80adaac036f91baa35a7f3742fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3f98c433fc5eefd2405e63472077d67a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3fb25ba8b4b0fc52436691f927c02568	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1936/1970	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | CABI (1970) Distribution Maps of Plant Pests, Map 276. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	In Georghiou (1977) as Scrobipalpa heliopa (Lower)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3fc03b82da5bfb61299ae1e1e565f271	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1962/1972	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3fe859d8f49f42fdffab45a9c85e100d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2003/2003	Zur-Strassen R (2003) Die terebranten Thysanopteren Europas und des Mittelmeer-Gebietes. Die Tierwelt Deutschlands 74. Keltern, Germany: Verlag Goecke and Evers. 277 pp.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:3fe859d8f49f42fdffab45a9c85e100d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2003/2003	Zur-Strassen R (2003) Die terebranten Thysanopteren Europas und des Mittelmeer-Gebietes. Die Tierwelt Deutschlands 74. Keltern, Germany: Verlag Goecke and Evers. 277 pp.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4080203ac52a42600218cfeaf481e60a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1973/2019	Osorio-Tafall BF, Seraphim GM (1973) List of the Vascular Plants of Cyprus. Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (pers. obs, March 2019) | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4080203ac52a42600218cfeaf481e60a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1973/2019	Osorio-Tafall BF, Seraphim GM (1973) List of the Vascular Plants of Cyprus. Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO (pers. obs, March 2019) | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:409088493020d823ec4eb19d88502dcd	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	hullFouling	2019/2019	Albano PG, Steger J, Bakker PAJ, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Guy-Haim T, Huseyinoglu MF, La Follette PI, Lubinevsky H, Mulas M, Stockinger M, Azzarone M, Sabelli B (2021) Numerous new records of tropical non-indigenous species in the Eastern Mediterranean highlight the challenges of their recognition and identification. ZooKeys 1010: 1-95. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1010.58759 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Isognomon australicus (Reeve, 1858) in Albano et al. (2021)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:409088493020d823ec4eb19d88502dcd	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	unaided	2019/2019	Albano PG, Steger J, Bakker PAJ, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Guy-Haim T, Huseyinoglu MF, La Follette PI, Lubinevsky H, Mulas M, Stockinger M, Azzarone M, Sabelli B (2021) Numerous new records of tropical non-indigenous species in the Eastern Mediterranean highlight the challenges of their recognition and identification. ZooKeys 1010: 1-95. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1010.58759 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Isognomon australicus (Reeve, 1858) in Albano et al. (2021)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:40f51142235072e317be4daf9e06cb43	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:40f51142235072e317be4daf9e06cb43	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:411ca2b8d6f86eaa7605b252aee8c474	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:412eb45a275c84c6ea4f476b19f0f412	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:41462f6ad90fed3174bb7384c6d14f71	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1928/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:41462f6ad90fed3174bb7384c6d14f71	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1928/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:414e89473484f779aa1c9dd16469e163	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1998/1998	Nishikawa T (2002) Revision of the genus Herdmania (Urochordata: Ascidiacea) inhabiting Japanese waters. Species Diversity 7: 217-250. https://doi.org/10.12782/specdiv.7.217 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:414e89473484f779aa1c9dd16469e163	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1998/1998	Nishikawa T (2002) Revision of the genus Herdmania (Urochordata: Ascidiacea) inhabiting Japanese waters. Species Diversity 7: 217-250. https://doi.org/10.12782/specdiv.7.217 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:415dfd2982777ecdfc9399a9939cdfcb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2009/2024	Tzomos T, Chartosia N, Christodoulou M, Kitsos MS (2010) New records and range expansion of lessepsian migrants in the Levantine and Aegean Seas. Marine Biodiversity Records 3(10): 1-5. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209991114 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/247012780 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:415dfd2982777ecdfc9399a9939cdfcb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	2009/2024	Tzomos T, Chartosia N, Christodoulou M, Kitsos MS (2010) New records and range expansion of lessepsian migrants in the Levantine and Aegean Seas. Marine Biodiversity Records 3(10): 1-5. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209991114 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/247012780 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:419245b99130636689760e5b04d004cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	farmedAnimals	-9999/2025	Vigne JD, Zazzo A, Cucchi T, Carrère I, Briois F, Guilaine J (2014) The transportation of mammals to Cyprus sheds light on early voyaging and boats in the Mediterranean sea. Eurasian Prehistory 10(1-2): 157–176.Sanna D, Barbato M, Hadjisterkotis E, Cossu P, Decandia L, Trova S, Pirastru M, Leoni GG, Naitana S, Francalucci P, Masala B, Manca L, Mereu P (2015) The First Mitogenome of the Cyprus Mouflon (Ovis gmelini ophion): New Insights into the Phylogeny of the Genus Ovis. PLOS ONE 10(12): e0144257. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0144257Zeder MA (2008) Domestication and early agriculture in the Mediterranean Basin: Origins, diffusion, and impact. PNAS 105(33): 11597-11604. http://www.pnas.orgcgidoi10.1073pnas.0801317105%20pna/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:41ae60dedbc97493d989596fcb308bd7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1909/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2000) Contributions to the flora of Cyprus I. Willdenowia 30: 53-65. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.30.30104 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:42d345c58b72a629332492cdd2b28c7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1991/1995	Ben-Eliahu MN (1991) Red Sea Seprilids (Polychaeta) in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ophelia Suppl. 5: 515-528. | Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides elegans (Haswell, 1883) [nomen protectum]. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=131002 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first and last record unavailable, year of earliest and latest publication used. In Michail et al. (2021) as <1991
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:42d345c58b72a629332492cdd2b28c7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1991/1995	Ben-Eliahu MN (1991) Red Sea Seprilids (Polychaeta) in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ophelia Suppl. 5: 515-528. | Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides elegans (Haswell, 1883) [nomen protectum]. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=131002 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first and last record unavailable, year of earliest and latest publication used. In Michail et al. (2021) as <1991
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:42d345c58b72a629332492cdd2b28c7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1991/1995	Ben-Eliahu MN (1991) Red Sea Seprilids (Polychaeta) in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ophelia Suppl. 5: 515-528. | Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides elegans (Haswell, 1883) [nomen protectum]. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=131002 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first and last record unavailable, year of earliest and latest publication used. In Michail et al. (2021) as <1991
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:42d345c58b72a629332492cdd2b28c7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1991/1995	Ben-Eliahu MN (1991) Red Sea Seprilids (Polychaeta) in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ophelia Suppl. 5: 515-528. | Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (2021) World Polychaeta database. Hydroides elegans (Haswell, 1883) [nomen protectum]. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=131002 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first and last record unavailable, year of earliest and latest publication used. In Michail et al. (2021) as <1991
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:43328d8f66abb60d2090edbfdaafa41f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1878/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10. | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:43328d8f66abb60d2090edbfdaafa41f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1878/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10. | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:43597f1649008ed18efc950c5f11d799	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:43c6e6412060d02bf283e070bcbaf5d2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2020/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:43c7b511dabbda4f9894c4f01f559fc4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		1987/2019	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2000) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 4. Flora Mediterranea 10: 235-259. | Hand R (2003) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus III. Willdenowia 33(2): 305-325. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.33.33209 | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996-2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:43d19a26d4b8b14a88fcd12df17c3843	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1937/1937	Bouček Z (1963) A taxonomic study in Spalangia Latr. (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea). Sborník Entomologického Oddeleni Národního Musea v Praze 35: 429-512.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4426f84d99dc0ff16010e3f8a743d6a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2013/2013	Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. http://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4426f84d99dc0ff16010e3f8a743d6a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2013/2013	Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. http://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:44aa1ab3487fff09766146b4f9687815	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:44aa1ab3487fff09766146b4f9687815	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:44ac6d43a97f4d5bad2be16c9d6ec18b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:44bdbc63009fce9a629b336c630d51f5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4502a2e136f42e36387fe1bab85b9444	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:453148ea986b1769b6cf54199d9cbc93	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2002/2019	Golani D, Orsi-Relini L, Massuti E, Quingnard JP (2002) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 1 Fishes. Monaco, CIESM Publishers, 256 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35688556 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist; date of first observation as <2002 in Michael (2026) Suppl. File
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:453148ea986b1769b6cf54199d9cbc93	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2002/2019	Golani D, Orsi-Relini L, Massuti E, Quingnard JP (2002) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 1 Fishes. Monaco, CIESM Publishers, 256 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35688556 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist; date of first observation as <2002 in Michael (2026) Suppl. File
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:454176dcda55a856482aba5e855ffd55	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1965/1965	Sankaran T, Girling DJ (1980) The current status of biological control of the potato tuber moth. Biocontrol News and Information 1: 207–211.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4549b5b83b46cb284da59a9a2b0b8315	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2014/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4549b5b83b46cb284da59a9a2b0b8315	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:459d7aefa1a98f11caec52c6fb03070a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	contaminantNursery	1959/2021	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:459d7aefa1a98f11caec52c6fb03070a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	contaminantOnPlants	1959/2021	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:45c15d5e959ec2951bf7ef7efb3cb26f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		parasitesOnAnimals	2010/2010	Rasplus J-Y, Villemant C, Rosa Paiva M, Delvare G, Roques A (2010) Hymenoptera. Chapter 12. BioRisk 4: 669-776. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.55	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:45c15d5e959ec2951bf7ef7efb3cb26f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		parasitesOnPlants	2010/2010	Rasplus J-Y, Villemant C, Rosa Paiva M, Delvare G, Roques A (2010) Hymenoptera. Chapter 12. BioRisk 4: 669-776. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.55	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:45c15d5e959ec2951bf7ef7efb3cb26f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery	2010/2010	Rasplus J-Y, Villemant C, Rosa Paiva M, Delvare G, Roques A (2010) Hymenoptera. Chapter 12. BioRisk 4: 669-776. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.55	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:45eca4f9126cb166cbfc441e16fc838c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1939/2025	Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32.	Common and widespread species
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:45fbdfec67d93775282df77aa84a1f23	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Asparagus plumosus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4687e77315e9faa6b28693eed09c358f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4687e77315e9faa6b28693eed09c358f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:469591ea9449f7bb4dcbd7925c64bfb8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:469d3ba01eba9a083d1b3cad9360bb5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1813/1995	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:46d89d5a0e96a6ba9c871976c00de7fe	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	invasive	OtherIntentionalRelease	1880/2024	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:46d89d5a0e96a6ba9c871976c00de7fe	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1880/2024	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:46f19a1e7be6b1e9f17e91afeff5fe7f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:46f75db2bfca28104a610984172f1d16	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2012/2025	Salata S, Georgiadis C, Borowiec L (2019) Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus. North-Western Journal of Zoology 15(1): 13-23.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:46f75db2bfca28104a610984172f1d16	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2012/2025	Salata S, Georgiadis C, Borowiec L (2019) Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus. North-Western Journal of Zoology 15(1): 13-23.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:472447e20805c29ff8f22d78ff2b7eac	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1998/1999	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:472447e20805c29ff8f22d78ff2b7eac	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1998/1999	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4782657215b1fab9c1754ad143cc35bc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1905/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus Vol. 1.Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:47fbdbb8b5c27de23db3bc3cbe0b1595	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1850/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1994) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 3.  Flora Mediterranea 4: 9-20. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/322205266	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:485ce7d8bd69d530d22381ad8b2b357d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	2015/2015	Barton I (2015) A contribution to the microlepidopteran fauna of Cyprus. The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation 127(4): 157-167.	Year of first and last observation based on publication year as the article was not available
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:485ce7d8bd69d530d22381ad8b2b357d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2015/2015	Barton I (2015) A contribution to the microlepidopteran fauna of Cyprus. The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation 127(4): 157-167.	Year of first and last observation based on publication year as the article was not available
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:485ce7d8bd69d530d22381ad8b2b357d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2015/2015	Barton I (2015) A contribution to the microlepidopteran fauna of Cyprus. The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation 127(4): 157-167.	Year of first and last observation based on publication year as the article was not available
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:48a17d19ad3a06fb125d24086e4e8be1	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual		1870/1870	Baudi di Selve F (1870) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia Minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 13: 369-418.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:48ae08e6c89eae578fad1b8ec456161f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1957/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:48ae08e6c89eae578fad1b8ec456161f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1957/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:48afc06367cbde1256a9cb734452749b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1993/1998	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:48afc06367cbde1256a9cb734452749b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1993/1998	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:492851549cab6f377e0bbec263ee72d5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1950/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:492851549cab6f377e0bbec263ee72d5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1950/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4941b2198faa635e57aa60f44a28c13b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ConservationOrWildlifeManagement	1881/2025	İlseven S, Baştaş M (2018) The Place of Eucalyptus Within the Vegetation of Mesaoria Plain (Cyprus) and the Views of Vegetation Geography Lecturers. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 14(7): 3381-3388.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:49456688b5c9d66e414122fcd6ad59ec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Coleus hybridus [Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R.Br.]
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:497459c5b9eeaa02217ddd109bf72429	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2021/2023	Langeneck J, Minasidis V, Doumpas N, Giovos I, Kaminas A, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Citizen Science Helps in Tracking the Range Expansions of Non-Indigenous and Neo-Native Species in Greece and Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(2): 256. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020256 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188989904 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:497459c5b9eeaa02217ddd109bf72429	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2021/2023	Langeneck J, Minasidis V, Doumpas N, Giovos I, Kaminas A, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Citizen Science Helps in Tracking the Range Expansions of Non-Indigenous and Neo-Native Species in Greece and Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(2): 256. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020256 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188989904 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:49ab8b4f68df605f41b07ade29ac1b22	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:49e20efe689a50b797f993f41eaf4069	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1865/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Martini G, Viciani D (2018) What happened to Linnaeus’s Iris florentina? Re-evaluation of this taxon at species level. Taxon 67: 395-400.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4a350b128dea39f12b985eb7fea56eb2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1865/2014	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. in Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210. | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4a4688732c4c0d01191c214ccda53f1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4a4688732c4c0d01191c214ccda53f1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4a891e9bd990dbf654b0e77f637dbb8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1969/2015	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4a891e9bd990dbf654b0e77f637dbb8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1969/2015	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4a891e9bd990dbf654b0e77f637dbb8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1969/2015	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4a891e9bd990dbf654b0e77f637dbb8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1969/2015	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4ad49fdd64a3bb4a0589371a65c2766c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2021/2021	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4ad49fdd64a3bb4a0589371a65c2766c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2021/2021	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4ad49fdd64a3bb4a0589371a65c2766c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2021	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Radea C, Roy HE, Arianoutsou M, Martinou AF (2022) Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with Eucalyptus trees in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 11(2): 390–400. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4aecfa02fcbbe34e1c59ab4bb3656533	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2013/2013	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Althea rosea in Gennadios (2015)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b1f7687c7da9df9fcee50d6a470f7a6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1937/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b28bc1f5c6f73c09cfa6ccb6eb90e63	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1999/1999	Golani D (2000) The Lessepsian migrant, the Red-eye round herring Etrumeus teres (DeKay, 1842), a new record from Cyprus. Zoology in the Middle East 20(1): 61-64. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2000.10637813 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b28bc1f5c6f73c09cfa6ccb6eb90e63	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1999/1999	Golani D (2000) The Lessepsian migrant, the Red-eye round herring Etrumeus teres (DeKay, 1842), a new record from Cyprus. Zoology in the Middle East 20(1): 61-64. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2000.10637813 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b2accf413a85603360342b69df8bce5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2007/2009	Delongeville C, Scaillet R (2010) Echantillonnage de mollusques invasifs et première signalisation de Chama aspersa Reeve, 1846 à Chypre Nord. NOVAPEX / Société 11(1): 3-7. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b2accf413a85603360342b69df8bce5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2007/2009	Delongeville C, Scaillet R (2010) Echantillonnage de mollusques invasifs et première signalisation de Chama aspersa Reeve, 1846 à Chypre Nord. NOVAPEX / Société 11(1): 3-7. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b2accf413a85603360342b69df8bce5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2007/2009	Delongeville C, Scaillet R (2010) Echantillonnage de mollusques invasifs et première signalisation de Chama aspersa Reeve, 1846 à Chypre Nord. NOVAPEX / Société 11(1): 3-7. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b2accf413a85603360342b69df8bce5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2007/2009	Delongeville C, Scaillet R (2010) Echantillonnage de mollusques invasifs et première signalisation de Chama aspersa Reeve, 1846 à Chypre Nord. NOVAPEX / Société 11(1): 3-7. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b5e8c4fe00adae4e59033c31cad9612	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1954/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b6254dd41023998dc9e70ad1f1ee6a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1908/2001	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	syn. Prunus dulcis (Miller) D. A. Webb
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b63774788f75db8be2139424440aa7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1998/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b63774788f75db8be2139424440aa7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1998/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b63774788f75db8be2139424440aa7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1998/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4b63774788f75db8be2139424440aa7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1998/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4bc9407ac0bde4bd4f9511a13c8a4405	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		Martinou A, Pescott O, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, Jenna Wong L, Pagad S (2020) Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Cyprus. Version 1.8. Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/uryl57 a	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4bc9407ac0bde4bd4f9511a13c8a4405	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		Martinou A, Pescott O, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, Jenna Wong L, Pagad S (2020) Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Cyprus. Version 1.8. Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/uryl57 a	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4be06bdb36ec042e8b9ece675c7360ff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		unaided			
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c6536279796cad3dd273e946edb5722	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		foodContaminant	2010/2010	Skuhravá M, Martinez M, Roques A (2010) Diptera. Chapter 10. BioRisk 4: 553-602. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.53	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable. Earliest publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c6536279796cad3dd273e946edb5722	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Skuhravá M, Martinez M, Roques A (2010) Diptera. Chapter 10. BioRisk 4: 553-602. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.53	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable. Earliest publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c68d9371477d7ff77a9e7c688934784	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/1989	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c7b6b1c8c52f88805a9b9699a580f0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2000/2019	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hadjikyriakou G (2004) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 1 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 1]. Dasoponos 20: 5-8. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c7b6b1c8c52f88805a9b9699a580f0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2000/2019	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hadjikyriakou G (2004) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 1 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 1]. Dasoponos 20: 5-8. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c8908f5c46ce396e1a7a30cc5153fd4	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1923/1923	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c8bc7dea493ce099afbed4dc69e9697	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1874/1937	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c8bc7dea493ce099afbed4dc69e9697	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	timberTrade	1874/1937	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c97a38dab6cb57a3d3338a28d25ef30	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	/2025	iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/261150633	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c9aa85c7e4e064320f695a9f11ba796	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	horticulture		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (ed.) 2011– (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/ (Accessed 28/11/2022) 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4c9aa85c7e4e064320f695a9f11ba796	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	agriculture		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (ed.) 2011– (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/ (Accessed 28/11/2022) 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4ca91da29ef3662ebce1668aa3326591	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.| Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4cd7c70a47a887bad662f0cd47037e09	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	foodContaminant	1870/1967	Baudi di Selve F (1870) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregate recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars tertia. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 14: 49-70. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4d109377c07024d1d03cef9261ee5509	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Gingo biloba
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4d3a5fe90a6b4c84d9f128f3ebe06572	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2017/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4e2c666eba19b6fccf54bb573663678d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2002/2002	Holmer M, Argyrou M, Dalsgaard T, Danovaro R and others (2008) Effects of fish farm waste on Posidonia oceanica meadows:synthesis and provision of monitoring and management tools. Marine Pollution Bulletin 56: 1618−1629. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4e38e77ece63bc7c32962111da90caf3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1905/2000	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4e38e77ece63bc7c32962111da90caf3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1905/2000	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4e38e77ece63bc7c32962111da90caf3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1905/2000	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4e5bc78ce3cb2c51ba1ff33cbb4b9bdc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4e7a2ed01a4afdfee15f1be3624b9306	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1958/1958	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4e9b8d20bae2388908c1ada5ccdf780b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1974/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4ea2fce88626de4184e1b20703c26fa8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		1862/1999	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4f15cbd9e0078c1ff838b08d51c617fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4f15cbd9e0078c1ff838b08d51c617fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4f2cb7b62cfd7f2c87ba4854bb1ab6cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1996/1997	Morhange C, Goiran JP, Bourcier M, Carbonel P, Le Campion J, Rouchy J-M, Yon M (2000) Recent Holocene paleo-environmental evolution and coastline changes of Kition, Larnaca, Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea. Marine Geology 170(1-2): 205-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-3227(00)00075-X | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4f2cb7b62cfd7f2c87ba4854bb1ab6cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1996/1997	Morhange C, Goiran JP, Bourcier M, Carbonel P, Le Campion J, Rouchy J-M, Yon M (2000) Recent Holocene paleo-environmental evolution and coastline changes of Kition, Larnaca, Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea. Marine Geology 170(1-2): 205-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-3227(00)00075-X | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4f2cb7b62cfd7f2c87ba4854bb1ab6cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1996/1997	Morhange C, Goiran JP, Bourcier M, Carbonel P, Le Campion J, Rouchy J-M, Yon M (2000) Recent Holocene paleo-environmental evolution and coastline changes of Kition, Larnaca, Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea. Marine Geology 170(1-2): 205-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0025-3227(00)00075-X | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4f96ce45f6a4735a6ba0c16c0c4e2c1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2004/2014	Tzomos T, Kitsos S, Christodoulou M, Koukouras A, Eleftheriou A (2007) Investigation of the evolution and dispersion rates of the lessepsian Pisces in the Mediterranean. 1st Panhellenic meeting for the invasion of alien aquatic species in the eastern Mediterranean, Heraklion, Crete, 5-6 November 2007. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/257937235 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4f96ce45f6a4735a6ba0c16c0c4e2c1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	2004/2014	Tzomos T, Kitsos S, Christodoulou M, Koukouras A, Eleftheriou A (2007) Investigation of the evolution and dispersion rates of the lessepsian Pisces in the Mediterranean. 1st Panhellenic meeting for the invasion of alien aquatic species in the eastern Mediterranean, Heraklion, Crete, 5-6 November 2007. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/257937235 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4fb9096f200a5b24383fa49f4b6107eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2025	John E, Kolokotronis D (2023) First record of Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) for Cyprus. Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine 159: 59–65. https://doi.org/10.31184/M00138908.1591.4177	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4fb9096f200a5b24383fa49f4b6107eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	John E, Kolokotronis D (2023) First record of Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) for Cyprus. Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine 159: 59–65. https://doi.org/10.31184/M00138908.1591.4177	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4fb9096f200a5b24383fa49f4b6107eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersAirplane	2022/2025	John E, Kolokotronis D (2023) First record of Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) for Cyprus. Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine 159: 59–65. https://doi.org/10.31184/M00138908.1591.4177	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4fb9096f200a5b24383fa49f4b6107eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2022/2025	John E, Kolokotronis D (2023) First record of Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) for Cyprus. Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine 159: 59–65. https://doi.org/10.31184/M00138908.1591.4177	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4fb9096f200a5b24383fa49f4b6107eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	2022/2025	John E, Kolokotronis D (2023) First record of Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) for Cyprus. Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine 159: 59–65. https://doi.org/10.31184/M00138908.1591.4177	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4fb9096f200a5b24383fa49f4b6107eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	2022/2025	John E, Kolokotronis D (2023) First record of Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) for Cyprus. Entomologist’s Monthly Magazine 159: 59–65. https://doi.org/10.31184/M00138908.1591.4177	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:4fea4c336801ed472d725d43155abcea	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	biologicalControl	1977/1979	Greathead, D. J. 1976. A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:505789b7930dd83a814a095d80bc7679	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50aae216850bb3bb0d317c58912d8350	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2013/2025	Evripidou S (2013) Toxic Lionfish makes its way to Cyprus waters. http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/toxic-Lionfishmakes-its-way-cyprus-waters/20130220 | Bariche M, Torres M, Azzurro M (2013) The presence of the invasive Lionfish Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea. Mediterranean Marine Science 14(2): 292-294. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.428 | Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Oray IK, Sınay E, Karakulak FS, Yıldız T (2015) An expected marine alien fish caught at the coast of Northern Cyprus: Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828). Journal of Applied Ichthyology 31(4): 733-735. https://doi.org/10.1111/jai.12857 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494800 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50aae216850bb3bb0d317c58912d8350	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	pet	2013/2025	Evripidou S (2013) Toxic Lionfish makes its way to Cyprus waters. http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/toxic-Lionfishmakes-its-way-cyprus-waters/20130220 | Bariche M, Torres M, Azzurro M (2013) The presence of the invasive Lionfish Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea. Mediterranean Marine Science 14(2): 292-294. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.428 | Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Oray IK, Sınay E, Karakulak FS, Yıldız T (2015) An expected marine alien fish caught at the coast of Northern Cyprus: Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828). Journal of Applied Ichthyology 31(4): 733-735. https://doi.org/10.1111/jai.12857 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494800 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50d7ae7a233722f338f9fa7981d759cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1931/1931	Rutherford M G, Auguste R J (2018) UWIZM International Lepidoptera Collection. Version 1.3. The University of the West Indies Zoology Museum (UWIZM). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/qe6juh accessed via GBIF.org on 2021-02-20. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1850151320 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50d7ae7a233722f338f9fa7981d759cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1931/1931	Rutherford M G, Auguste R J (2018) UWIZM International Lepidoptera Collection. Version 1.3. The University of the West Indies Zoology Museum (UWIZM). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/qe6juh accessed via GBIF.org on 2021-02-20. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1850151320 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50d7ae7a233722f338f9fa7981d759cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	vehicles	1931/1931	Rutherford M G, Auguste R J (2018) UWIZM International Lepidoptera Collection. Version 1.3. The University of the West Indies Zoology Museum (UWIZM). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/qe6juh accessed via GBIF.org on 2021-02-20. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1850151320 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50d908056fafb27af3a923cffcd9f3af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1998/2011	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.41.41215 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50d908056fafb27af3a923cffcd9f3af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	vehicles	1998/2011	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.41.41215 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50e1e55170f18134072a0eb8c657415e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2019/2025	Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. |  Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:50e1e55170f18134072a0eb8c657415e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2019/2025	Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. |  Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:516f44693ff01e602f600c4ecc25731d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:518b481309e1aba3e1d65b90e1acb1b0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1955/2020	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/39797348	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:518bbc1ca4c93370281b64317ade3329	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1969/1969	Lewinsohn CH, Holthuis LB (1986) The Crustacea Decapoda of Cyprus. Zoologische Verhandelingen 230: 1-64. | Galil BS, Froglia C, Noel PY (2002) CIESM Atlas of Exotic Crustaceans in the Mediterranean. Volume 2: Crustacean Decapods and Stomatopods, Briand F (Ed). Monaco: CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:518bbc1ca4c93370281b64317ade3329	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1969/1969	Lewinsohn CH, Holthuis LB (1986) The Crustacea Decapoda of Cyprus. Zoologische Verhandelingen 230: 1-64. | Galil BS, Froglia C, Noel PY (2002) CIESM Atlas of Exotic Crustaceans in the Mediterranean. Volume 2: Crustacean Decapods and Stomatopods, Briand F (Ed). Monaco: CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:518bbc1ca4c93370281b64317ade3329	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1969/1969	Lewinsohn CH, Holthuis LB (1986) The Crustacea Decapoda of Cyprus. Zoologische Verhandelingen 230: 1-64. | Galil BS, Froglia C, Noel PY (2002) CIESM Atlas of Exotic Crustaceans in the Mediterranean. Volume 2: Crustacean Decapods and Stomatopods, Briand F (Ed). Monaco: CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:519e55545fc860ab5d7d69a44b704bd3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2014/2014	Collins DW, Philippou D (2016) The first European records of the invasive thrips Gynaikothrips uzeli (Zimmermann) and an associated predator Androthrips ramachandrai Karny (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), in Cyprus. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 152(1): 1-9.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:519e55545fc860ab5d7d69a44b704bd3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2014/2014	Collins DW, Philippou D (2016) The first European records of the invasive thrips Gynaikothrips uzeli (Zimmermann) and an associated predator Androthrips ramachandrai Karny (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), in Cyprus. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 152(1): 1-9.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:51beb1cb7ea1aa98005c44bb85bbdfb5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2024/2024	van der Heyden T, Lupoli R (2024) First record of Andrallus spinidens (Fabricius, 1787)(Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae) for Cyprus. Heteroptera Poloniae 18: 17-18. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13926085	Date of first and last observation based on citizen science record; introduction pathways speculated
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:51beb1cb7ea1aa98005c44bb85bbdfb5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2024/2024	van der Heyden T, Lupoli R (2024) First record of Andrallus spinidens (Fabricius, 1787)(Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae) for Cyprus. Heteroptera Poloniae 18: 17-18. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13926085	Date of first and last observation based on citizen science record; introduction pathways speculated
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:51d96294e414e89f95aa8991b3cb4996	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:51d96294e414e89f95aa8991b3cb4996	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:51d96294e414e89f95aa8991b3cb4996	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:521a20c202c5bd73d57105da85efcf90	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 7 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 7]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/265699223	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:52466be1c5ddbccf02f223d01faedcaa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1990/2012	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:52466be1c5ddbccf02f223d01faedcaa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1990/2012	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:52466be1c5ddbccf02f223d01faedcaa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1990/2012	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:52466be1c5ddbccf02f223d01faedcaa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1990/2012	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:52e619c76f66799bbed74155f7a92e7e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1862/1862	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:53247b99117567521a949d8026e735b4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	2009/2025	EPPO (2010) First record of Tuta absoluta in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 01 - 2010  Num. article: 2010/003 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-301 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022] | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Widespread
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:532aabd457907bc9cafb71b245c51648	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:532aabd457907bc9cafb71b245c51648	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5366047cc001fb8df4c1eeccc2e9f1a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	farmedAnimals	-9999/2025	Zeder MA (2008) Domestication and early agriculture in the Mediterranean Basin: Origins, diffusion, and impact. PNAS 105(33): 11597-11604. http://www.pnas.orgcgidoi10.1073pnas.0801317105%20pna/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:53f9607983cb9741b121cb332d763eaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:541353801f1ac7e312ab385edc6c1415	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2023/2024	Kleitou P, Agius D, Akalin S, Albano M, Ammar IA, Aydin CM, Azzurro E, Bellomo L, Bonifazi A, Capillo G, Crocetta F, Cvitkovic I, Fortic A, Giakoumi S, Grech D, Hasan HB, Laspina F, Lezzi M, Lucic P, Mancini E, Mayya WM, Olguner MT, Ovalis P, Pisani L, Pitacco V, Salman A, Sandri L, Slavinec P, Tiralongo F, Turano F, Yildiz A, Zenetos A, Zieni AH, Žuljevic A (2025) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean (February 2025). Mediterranean Marine Science 26: 175–198. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.40523 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:541353801f1ac7e312ab385edc6c1415	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2023/2024	Kleitou P, Agius D, Akalin S, Albano M, Ammar IA, Aydin CM, Azzurro E, Bellomo L, Bonifazi A, Capillo G, Crocetta F, Cvitkovic I, Fortic A, Giakoumi S, Grech D, Hasan HB, Laspina F, Lezzi M, Lucic P, Mancini E, Mayya WM, Olguner MT, Ovalis P, Pisani L, Pitacco V, Salman A, Sandri L, Slavinec P, Tiralongo F, Turano F, Yildiz A, Zenetos A, Zieni AH, Žuljevic A (2025) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean (February 2025). Mediterranean Marine Science 26: 175–198. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.40523 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:54225e32784c43664f0e0e024478b8a2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2020/2023	Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:54251798d07ab8d70c55d3736987af7e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1915/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. in Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:54735e055994f6f8d819b0549e09d5f4	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced				Martinou A, Pescott O, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, Wong LJ, Pagad S (2020) Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Cyprus. Version 1.8. Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG. Checklist dataset: https://doi.org/10.15468/uryl57	Data on distribution, introduction pathways and date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:547a20abd78a48e01afbe4abf5237daf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2004/2004	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:547a20abd78a48e01afbe4abf5237daf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2004/2004	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:547a20abd78a48e01afbe4abf5237daf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	2004/2004	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5480e2e799160ddae094ea91f8ba22cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1981/2019	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5480e2e799160ddae094ea91f8ba22cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1981/2019	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5480e2e799160ddae094ea91f8ba22cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1981/2019	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5480e2e799160ddae094ea91f8ba22cd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1981/2019	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:548b4285a7a9be630f44305ed81a51d8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:549d843f80caf8d969d7e424eed6b45d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2019/2019	Bariche M, Al-Mabruk S, Ates M, Buyuk A, Crocetta F., Dritsas M, Edde D, Fortic A, Gavriil E, Gerovasileiou V, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu F, Karachle P, Kleitou P, Terbiyik Kurt T, Langeneck J, Lardicci C, Lipej L, Pavloudi C, Pinna M, Rizgalla J, Rustu Özen M, Sedano F, Taskin E, Yildiz G, Zangaro F (2020) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records 2020. Mediterranean Marine Science 21(1): 129-145. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.21987 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:549d843f80caf8d969d7e424eed6b45d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2019/2019	Bariche M, Al-Mabruk S, Ates M, Buyuk A, Crocetta F., Dritsas M, Edde D, Fortic A, Gavriil E, Gerovasileiou V, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu F, Karachle P, Kleitou P, Terbiyik Kurt T, Langeneck J, Lardicci C, Lipej L, Pavloudi C, Pinna M, Rizgalla J, Rustu Özen M, Sedano F, Taskin E, Yildiz G, Zangaro F (2020) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records 2020. Mediterranean Marine Science 21(1): 129-145. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.21987 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:54a54ee926434baf59ebb5468e5755b9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:554a616b75efa5d6ce55efd75d7a1116	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Beenen R, Roques A (2010) Leaf and Seed Beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae). Chapter 8.3. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 267–292. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.52	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:55614c2936135f1f3fbdf949fc7fdf99	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	2019/2026	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=140296&taxon_id=19339	Seen in the wild escaping or deliberately released from confinment (pets) but do not establish viable populations
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5569eedad8bad6234c0b9a69d622d298	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5632fbf7c50a00a83de871d29b149ca8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1995/1995	Nofroni I, Tringali L (1995) Random notes on eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean & Lessepsian Pyramidellidae (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia: Pyramidelloidea). Notiziario del CISMA 17: 21-49. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Frist observation date unavailable, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5632fbf7c50a00a83de871d29b149ca8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1995/1995	Nofroni I, Tringali L (1995) Random notes on eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean & Lessepsian Pyramidellidae (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia: Pyramidelloidea). Notiziario del CISMA 17: 21-49. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Frist observation date unavailable, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5632fbf7c50a00a83de871d29b149ca8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1995/1995	Nofroni I, Tringali L (1995) Random notes on eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean & Lessepsian Pyramidellidae (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia: Pyramidelloidea). Notiziario del CISMA 17: 21-49. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Frist observation date unavailable, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5633f14622501fc1684338158d7de158	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1964/2019	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1:3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34421397 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5633f14622501fc1684338158d7de158	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1964/2019	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1:3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34421397 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5687e096fba5d4a18ac04f6dedafb866	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5687e096fba5d4a18ac04f6dedafb866	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5687e096fba5d4a18ac04f6dedafb866	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5687e096fba5d4a18ac04f6dedafb866	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:56ac0ebacb1fde2ee7114dfb7c3f7ac6	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2015/2019	Müller GC, Prozorov AM, Traore MM, Revay EE, Hogsette JA, Kline D, Chaskopoulou A, Prozorova TA, Volkova JS, Diarra RA, Petrányi G, Schneider T, Beck RH-T, Ignatev N, Yakovlev RV, Cui L, Schlein Y (2023) The Tabanidae (Diptera) of the Greek islands and Cyprus: An annotated checklist with remarks on ecology, zoogeography, and new records on the East Mediterranean fauna. Ecologica Montenegrina 67: 45-65. https://doi.org/10.37828/em.2023.67.7	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:56d1f8d85bd80248cda5b86e5759d401	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2004/2004	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:56d1f8d85bd80248cda5b86e5759d401	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2004/2004	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:56d1f8d85bd80248cda5b86e5759d401	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2004/2004	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:56d1f8d85bd80248cda5b86e5759d401	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2004/2004	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:56e75ceb99640ce2deb0a19562064966	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	failing		1787/1787	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:57126bee91914def1e5cbef7adf8da10	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol .1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Albizia lophantha
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5782f2fc2d094ab03e36f4a78ae8b44a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5782f2fc2d094ab03e36f4a78ae8b44a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:57ff94bfd51d7fa2560a0fe189051c62	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Pescott OL, Harris SE, Peyton JM, Onete M, Martinou AF, Mountford JO (2018) The Forest on the Peninsula: Impacts, Uses and Perceptions of a Colonial Legacy in Cyprus. In: Queiroz A, Pooley S (Eds.) Histories of Bioinvasions in the Mediterranean. Environmental History 8: 195-217 pp. Springer, Cham	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:582eb332edbe958c16eb5910db68dc3f	Cyprus	CY	absent	introduced	cultivated		1915/1915	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:586cf1aebf12275bf02b184775ff5c6d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain				EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58aacf9e88cf506b375986e280ac47af	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnPlants	1976/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58aacf9e88cf506b375986e280ac47af	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1976/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58aacf9e88cf506b375986e280ac47af	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1976/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58aacf9e88cf506b375986e280ac47af	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1976/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58aacf9e88cf506b375986e280ac47af	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	containerBulk	1976/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58aacf9e88cf506b375986e280ac47af	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	machineryEquipment	1976/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58fa69af60a88e67788bffd4954c6f25	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	erosionControl	1878/2025	Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1981) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. Preslia 53: 45-65. | Christodoulou CS (2003) The impact of Acacia saligna invasion on the autochthonous communities of the Akrotiri salt marshes, BSc (Hons) Dissertation, University of Central Lancashire, 1–93. | Coulot P (2000) Approche de la flore de l'ile de Chypre. Monde Pl. 470: 16-20. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Pescott OL, Harris SE,  Peyton JM, Onete M, Martinou AF, Mountford JO (2018) The forest on the peninsula: impacts, uses and perceptions of a colonial legacy in Cyprus. In: Queiroz, Ana Isabel; Pooley, Simon, (eds.) Histories of bioinvasions in the Mediterranean. Cham, Springer, 195-217. (Environmental History, 8). | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:58fa69af60a88e67788bffd4954c6f25	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	forestry	1878/2025	Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1981) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. Preslia 53: 45-65. | Christodoulou CS (2003) The impact of Acacia saligna invasion on the autochthonous communities of the Akrotiri salt marshes, BSc (Hons) Dissertation, University of Central Lancashire, 1–93. | Coulot P (2000) Approche de la flore de l'ile de Chypre. Monde Pl. 470: 16-20. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Pescott OL, Harris SE,  Peyton JM, Onete M, Martinou AF, Mountford JO (2018) The forest on the peninsula: impacts, uses and perceptions of a colonial legacy in Cyprus. In: Queiroz, Ana Isabel; Pooley, Simon, (eds.) Histories of bioinvasions in the Mediterranean. Cham, Springer, 195-217. (Environmental History, 8). | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:591c36985f0ac101a502d0680b560fca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		Martinou A, Pescott O, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, Jenna Wong L, Pagad S (2020) Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Cyprus. Version 1.8. Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/uryl57 accessed via GBIF.org on 2020-05-22.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:591c36985f0ac101a502d0680b560fca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		Martinou A, Pescott O, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, Jenna Wong L, Pagad S (2020) Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Cyprus. Version 1.8. Invasive Species Specialist Group ISSG. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/uryl57 accessed via GBIF.org on 2020-05-22.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5936d2bf8a9b9390889365bcb6bb03c3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	2013/2013	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5936d2bf8a9b9390889365bcb6bb03c3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	2013/2013	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5949e01c6a910cd2f20877ebb298f46e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1930/2018	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/18703127	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:59797244c7fbfa68f914dfe5c40e297c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1981) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. Preslia 53: 45-65. | Della A (1992) Flora of a valley in the Pendakomo area. Agric. Res. Inst. Minist. Agric. Nat. Resources Cyprus Misc. Rep. 52. | Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2000) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 4. Flora Mediterranea 10: 235-259. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/265699158	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:597f502ad1269c1c2a80fbc267033d86	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2017/2017	Louis Tsiakkiros, Cyprus | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:598aa4d62f47e9263cd437c0a043dd3b	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain			1862/1862	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:59a8d77a2a1c958a16121b1f6757b813	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1905/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as native in Flora of Cyprus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:59c7d9247128d6293a77e6e39edd2fc9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2014/2014	Flint PR, Stewart PF (1992) The Birds of Cyprus: an annotated checklist (2nd edition). British Ornithologists' Union. | Birdlife (2018) https://birdlifecyprus.org/el/birdwatchers-watch-out-for-aliens/ (accessed 28/11/2022) | Richardson C, Porter R (2020) Birds of Cyprus. Helm Field Guides, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, UK, 256 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:59dc373c45d9560561950d5b46d40c74	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1998/1998	Koçak F, Balduzzi A, Benli HA (2002) Epiphytic bryozoan community of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile meadow in the northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean). Indian Journal of Marine Science 31: 235–238. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Microporella umbracula (Audouin, 1826)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:59dc373c45d9560561950d5b46d40c74	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1998/1998	Koçak F, Balduzzi A, Benli HA (2002) Epiphytic bryozoan community of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile meadow in the northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean). Indian Journal of Marine Science 31: 235–238. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Microporella umbracula (Audouin, 1826)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:59f8f5ea347237fbc2ef60cb2d707f03	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1894/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/277813061	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:59f8f5ea347237fbc2ef60cb2d707f03	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1894/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/277813061	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5a6624fff8c22ddd9c2bb2c975c5166f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2003/2003	Kirkim F, Özcan T, Kataan T, Bakir K (2010) First record of five free-living Isopod species from the coast of Cyprus: Acta Adriatica 51(1): 101-105.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5a6624fff8c22ddd9c2bb2c975c5166f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2003/2003	Kirkim F, Özcan T, Kataan T, Bakir K (2010) First record of five free-living Isopod species from the coast of Cyprus: Acta Adriatica 51(1): 101-105.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5a79690915c14488fe0d913145d2be96	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5a9f07447c9ce869f7d5310bb3969c90	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1993/2024	Zahradník P, Demetriou J (2023) A review of the Ptinidae (Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea) of Cyprus, including new faunistic records and the description of a new species. Zootaxa 5306(2): 243-265. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5306.2.5 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249880385	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5a9f07447c9ce869f7d5310bb3969c90	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1993/2024	Zahradník P, Demetriou J (2023) A review of the Ptinidae (Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea) of Cyprus, including new faunistic records and the description of a new species. Zootaxa 5306(2): 243-265. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5306.2.5 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249880385	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b3c768ba6af143992c01773451f5ad4	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b3e7091f1cda21582754e2ffdbded4a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b3e7091f1cda21582754e2ffdbded4a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b7b2a5a6a841450c499de96576e90c5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnPlants	2014/2014	Barton I (2018) A second contribution to the Lepidopteran fauna of Cyprus, presenting new records for 48 taxa from 17 families. The Entomologist’s Record and Journal of Variation 130: 29-39.	Host plant alien to Cyprus, probably of African origin
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b7b2a5a6a841450c499de96576e90c5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantNursery	2014/2014	Barton I (2018) A second contribution to the Lepidopteran fauna of Cyprus, presenting new records for 48 taxa from 17 families. The Entomologist’s Record and Journal of Variation 130: 29-39.	Host plant alien to Cyprus, probably of African origin
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b7b2a5a6a841450c499de96576e90c5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2014/2014	Barton I (2018) A second contribution to the Lepidopteran fauna of Cyprus, presenting new records for 48 taxa from 17 families. The Entomologist’s Record and Journal of Variation 130: 29-39.	Host plant alien to Cyprus, probably of African origin
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b8cf2589092a6c7c9eb5c914fd34c7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2013/2025	Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. http://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (E. Koutsoukos and J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5b8cf2589092a6c7c9eb5c914fd34c7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2013/2025	Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. http://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (E. Koutsoukos and J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5ba33fd0c105b8a8979325639515ce8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	packingMaterial	2013/2025	Demetriou J, Kalaentzis K, Kazilas C, Kunz G, Muller B, Mostovski MB, Koutsoukos E (2022) An “alien” species on the loose: new records and updated distribution of the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens in the Western Palearctic. Bulletin of Insectology 75(1): 125-130. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/283929142	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5bba3077f221f735c8fec93c0e22ecc6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Kakiopoulos G, Háva J, Martinou A, Delobel A (2022) First record of the alien seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) from Cyprus. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 37-43. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e81350	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5bba3077f221f735c8fec93c0e22ecc6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Kakiopoulos G, Háva J, Martinou A, Delobel A (2022) First record of the alien seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) from Cyprus. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 37-43. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e81350	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5bba3077f221f735c8fec93c0e22ecc6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Kakiopoulos G, Háva J, Martinou A, Delobel A (2022) First record of the alien seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) from Cyprus. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 37-43. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e81350	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c0f6a84c6f8a9f9133662f62404fcbb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1999/2025	Wirtz P, Debelius H (2003) Mediterranean and Atlantic invertebrate guide. Hackenheim, Conchbooks. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494877 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c0f6a84c6f8a9f9133662f62404fcbb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1999/2025	Wirtz P, Debelius H (2003) Mediterranean and Atlantic invertebrate guide. Hackenheim, Conchbooks. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494877 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c16a46d3551fe431fe210eced5065e3	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2012/2012	Kakouris E, Makris C, Demetriou J (2022) First record of Sphenophorus venatus vestitus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Dryophthorinae) in Cyprus. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 15(2): 72-75. https://doi.org/10.2478/hppj-2022-0008	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c30bf0f8638589de52039e886902c87	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1880/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c30bf0f8638589de52039e886902c87	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1880/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c36d9a74f2c556e2f0205946585d127	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Duranta repens L.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c36d9a74f2c556e2f0205946585d127	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Duranta repens L.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c6997886be8fda83334f7c99ebb4c0c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ballastWater	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c6997886be8fda83334f7c99ebb4c0c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	unaided	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c6af4f82cb5d9285d783a674bfb8688	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1900/2013	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c6af4f82cb5d9285d783a674bfb8688	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1900/2013	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c7de63a88008344b7dd9fedfc037630	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1997/1998	Cinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-161. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Read G, Fauchald K (Ed.) (2021) World Polychaeta database. Metasychis gotoi (Izuka, 1902). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=130307 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c802564c14eed79a0456ac70bd00030	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c8663aa82fbca272aeeb26c46de2d3b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1953/1953	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c910f09f5ed2b6aac5afc9cdb206dc2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		2014/2017	Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996-2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5c9331496fa91ec3e476de95bdb456eb	Cyprus	CY	absent	introduced			-9999/	Rodrigues M, Bos AR, Schembri PJ, de Lima RF, Lymberakis P, Perpal L, Cento M, Ruette S, Ozkurt SO, Santos-Reis M, Merila J, Fernandes C (2016) Origin and introduction history of the least weasel (Mustela nivalis) on Mediterranean and Atlantic islands inferred from genetic data. Biological Invasions 19(1): 399-421. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-016-1287-y	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5cd5f71939187b61eab22d4263b29f07	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2001/2001	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5cd5f71939187b61eab22d4263b29f07	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2001/2001	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5cd5f71939187b61eab22d4263b29f07	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2001/2001	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5cd5f71939187b61eab22d4263b29f07	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2001/2001	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5ce6e1d61cc895d4ec5d9c442aa5502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1913/2025	Solomides Z (1913) Plant pests. The Cyprus Journal 29: 694­695.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5ce6e1d61cc895d4ec5d9c442aa5502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1913/2025	Solomides Z (1913) Plant pests. The Cyprus Journal 29: 694­695.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5d01b67b8a1ad080dea3bd8102c6140f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5d0ac9c3f74dac3b7b53909a1ba3eaaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1970/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5d0ac9c3f74dac3b7b53909a1ba3eaaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1970/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5d20b198bf71eea1ff957cdcf000f9c9	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced			1889/1889	Fauvel A (1889) Liste des coléoptères communs à l’Europe et à l’Amérique du Nord d’après le catalogue de M. J. Hamilton avec remarques et additions. Revue d’Entomologie 8: 92-172.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution, introduction pathways and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5d2f2e58c5348ca3f16eba52f886f6a2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5d772e8bd530d4e7ed9581d4bbdbaee0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1934/1934	Bouček Z (1963) A taxonomic study in Spalangia Latr. (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea). Sborník Entomologického Oddeleni Národního Musea v Praze 35: 429-512.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5dfc249780697acb7fa626a507c6c722	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	established		1935/1935	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5eb608ed5bb6b3941dc0474c6b02bf98	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1790/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5ef6d145d8aff547782a8c037c3a2272	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnAnimals	1965/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Data on distribution unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5f048198aab67ac2678359d4adf82c3f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5f6243cefeb6e198215d32155168e30d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5f6243cefeb6e198215d32155168e30d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5f6243cefeb6e198215d32155168e30d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5f7ced0bd9070cf744986a66081922e8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	/2025		Seen in the wild escaping or deliberately released from confinment (pets) but do not establish viable populations
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5f959bad5eed9eeb1fbd7fdd2cb7b3f6	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2007/2007	Borowski J (2007) Ptinidae (Gibbiinae and Ptinidae). In: Löbl I, Smetana A (Eds), Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera. Volume 4. Elateroidea – Derodontoidea – Bostrichoidea – Lymexloidea – Cleroidea – Cucujoidea. Stenstrup, Apollo Books, pp. 328–339.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5f9bda159dfe02ba8cc5d01fe7bd1326	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1924/1937	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of last observation not known, latest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5fe08ac41c348f323f10665ff64926b3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2010/2010	Vassiliou VA, Kitsis PC, Papadoulis GT (2012) New records of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Cyprus. International Journal of Acarology 38(3): 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2011.603357	Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5fe08ac41c348f323f10665ff64926b3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Vassiliou VA, Kitsis PC, Papadoulis GT (2012) New records of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Cyprus. International Journal of Acarology 38(3): 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2011.603357	Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:5fe08ac41c348f323f10665ff64926b3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Vassiliou VA, Kitsis PC, Papadoulis GT (2012) New records of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Cyprus. International Journal of Acarology 38(3): 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2011.603357	Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:600d5b53f98ccb51c72e7125540071d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	2011/2021	Mertlik J (2012) Aeolus melliculus (Coleoptera: Elateridae), a new species for fauna of continental Portugal and Cyprus. Elateridarium 6: 78-81.	Date of last observation based on specimen leg. C. Makris (Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:606bdc709eb07b1686e465ffa5a7ba30	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:609e61575713a09c4635434382ab9167	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:609e61575713a09c4635434382ab9167	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2018/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:60cd84f04f5733dbc836faf1aa9b0181	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:60e06b3f6ec4020b4927c27549fe1fce	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1934/1934	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:612a438bb988fb87e6400747b446847c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2017/2018	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology 14(1): 294-300.	Data on distribution and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:612a438bb988fb87e6400747b446847c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2017/2018	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology 14(1): 294-300.	Data on distribution and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6151cd035f6c63033537dd080046cfec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	2017/2017	Kleitou P, Giovos I, Antoniou C, Ioannou G, Bernardi G (2020)The third record of black-spotted porcupinefish Diodon hystrix Linnaeus, 1758 in the Mediterranean Sea. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 36(2): 227-230. https://doi.org/10.1111/jai.13999 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6151cd035f6c63033537dd080046cfec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2017/2017	Kleitou P, Giovos I, Antoniou C, Ioannou G, Bernardi G (2020)The third record of black-spotted porcupinefish Diodon hystrix Linnaeus, 1758 in the Mediterranean Sea. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 36(2): 227-230. https://doi.org/10.1111/jai.13999 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6151cd035f6c63033537dd080046cfec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2017/2017	Kleitou P, Giovos I, Antoniou C, Ioannou G, Bernardi G (2020)The third record of black-spotted porcupinefish Diodon hystrix Linnaeus, 1758 in the Mediterranean Sea. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 36(2): 227-230. https://doi.org/10.1111/jai.13999 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6185fb4d85a1663c5d19977bffe25767	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.| Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6198f33c2214311effb281435e9253d0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1955/1993	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:61df581b5da2af975ef074192f664efe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			1987/1987	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells: Cyprus. Nicosia, Cyprus: G. Tornaritis. 190 pp. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of first and last publication unknown, date of publication used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:621048b4420170287d6b324d032635ef	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1992/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.| EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:621048b4420170287d6b324d032635ef	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1992/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.| EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:62234768b330cf24c76c48f29c7722d7	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1959/2025	Baur H, Kranz-Baltensperger, Y, Cruaud A, Rasplus J-Y, Timokhov AV, Gokhman VE (2014) Morphometric analysis and taxonomic revision of Anisopteromalus Ruschka (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Pteromalidae) - an integrative approach. Systematic Entomology, 39(4), 691–709.\	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6224e0512200604f5e9ea934b692e205	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1928/1997	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. Willdenowia 31(2): 383-409. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.31.31207 | Hand R (2003) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus III. Willdenowia 33(2): 305-325. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.33.33209 | Hadjikyriakou G (2008) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 9 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 9]. Dasoponos 34: 7-10. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:624b9e654b61207a48225609b5226681	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1931/1939	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:624b9e654b61207a48225609b5226681	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1931/1939	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:62c0b429ef75c367d42ee879d0f82a8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:62e9630e7aa8e77b667272628a7ad713	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		1957/2017	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2001) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 5. Acta Universitatis Carolinae Biologica 45: 267-293. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:633ee098668abba1986d45042a7b6be7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:63468becf64325f5cdecc5f66a9feb80	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:63468becf64325f5cdecc5f66a9feb80	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6357ae8313ca79f6a658199c282ff927	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1998/1998	Castello J, Bitar G, Zibrowius H (2020) Isopoda (Crustacea) from the Levantine Sea with comments on the biogeography of Mediterranean isopods. Mediterranean Marine Science Mediterranean Marine Science 21(2): 308-339. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.20329 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6357ae8313ca79f6a658199c282ff927	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1998/1998	Castello J, Bitar G, Zibrowius H (2020) Isopoda (Crustacea) from the Levantine Sea with comments on the biogeography of Mediterranean isopods. Mediterranean Marine Science Mediterranean Marine Science 21(2): 308-339. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.20329 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6375d5636429ab6111d8259a28e233fc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease	2022/2022	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6375d5636429ab6111d8259a28e233fc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2022/2022	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:637daf49702d087d74aa175d064f2c1c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:63f1cb0ddc136c513f41394ec38ff003	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6426f45771f4223058819c0d1ffb766f	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	2010/2010	Beenen R, Roques A (2010) Leaf and Seed Beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae). Chapter 8.3. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 267–292. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.52	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6426f45771f4223058819c0d1ffb766f	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Beenen R, Roques A (2010) Leaf and Seed Beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae). Chapter 8.3. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 267–292. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.52	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6437549b580008b5f7e121003c03f9ce	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Nicosia)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6437549b580008b5f7e121003c03f9ce	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Nicosia)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6437549b580008b5f7e121003c03f9ce	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Nicosia)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6445577f3fce3a151d039d44c34fafe1	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	pet	2018/2018	Bariche M, Al-Mabruk SA, Ates MA, Buyuk A, Crocetta F, Dritsas M, Edde D, Fortic A, Gavriil E, Gerovasileiou V, Gökoglu M, Huseyinoglu FM, Karachle PK, Kleitou P, Terbiyik Kurt T, Langeneck J, Lardicci C, Lipej L, Pavloudi C, Pinna M, Rizgalla J, Rustu Özen M, Sedano F, Taskin E, Yildiz G, Zangaro F (2020) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (March 2020). Mediterranean Marine Science 21(1):129-145. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.21987 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 | Azzurro E, Kleitou P, Bernardi G, Bariche M (2026) On the occurrence of the Pennant Coralfish Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and the Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius Steindachner, 1893 in the Mediterranean Sea: New records and a regional review. Marine Mediterranean Science  27(1): 248-256. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.41007	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6445577f3fce3a151d039d44c34fafe1	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	corridor	2018/2018	Bariche M, Al-Mabruk SA, Ates MA, Buyuk A, Crocetta F, Dritsas M, Edde D, Fortic A, Gavriil E, Gerovasileiou V, Gökoglu M, Huseyinoglu FM, Karachle PK, Kleitou P, Terbiyik Kurt T, Langeneck J, Lardicci C, Lipej L, Pavloudi C, Pinna M, Rizgalla J, Rustu Özen M, Sedano F, Taskin E, Yildiz G, Zangaro F (2020) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (March 2020). Mediterranean Marine Science 21(1):129-145. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.21987 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 | Azzurro E, Kleitou P, Bernardi G, Bariche M (2026) On the occurrence of the Pennant Coralfish Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and the Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius Steindachner, 1893 in the Mediterranean Sea: New records and a regional review. Marine Mediterranean Science  27(1): 248-256. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.41007	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64483fdc1b6e98db10d4a7dd179b5bde	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1967/2017	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Orphanidou CG, Papayiannis LC, Pappi PG, Katis NI, Maliogka VI (2019) Criniviruses associated with cucurbit yellows disease in Greece and Cyprus: an ever-changing scene. Plant Pathology 68(4): 764-774. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12986	The species is most probably widespread and present to-date.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64483fdc1b6e98db10d4a7dd179b5bde	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1967/2017	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Orphanidou CG, Papayiannis LC, Pappi PG, Katis NI, Maliogka VI (2019) Criniviruses associated with cucurbit yellows disease in Greece and Cyprus: an ever-changing scene. Plant Pathology 68(4): 764-774. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12986	The species is most probably widespread and present to-date.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64611cab453919d22be2790f35c0e3df	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2004/2004	Kirmitzoglou I, Kitsos MS, Thessalou-Legaki M, Tselepides A, Koukouras A (2006) Investigation of the progress and possible expansion of the limits of the lessepsian migratory current regarding Decapoda (Crustacea). Proceedings of the 10th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64611cab453919d22be2790f35c0e3df	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2004/2004	Kirmitzoglou I, Kitsos MS, Thessalou-Legaki M, Tselepides A, Koukouras A (2006) Investigation of the progress and possible expansion of the limits of the lessepsian migratory current regarding Decapoda (Crustacea). Proceedings of the 10th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6468dc5cb96a047c2be3bcba249da343	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1787/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64b7aec3541d372902cac840b040bd75	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Copaea scandens
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64bcef2f6a2cef6d9c7b6f9f052527cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2000/2000	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64bcef2f6a2cef6d9c7b6f9f052527cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2000/2000	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64bcef2f6a2cef6d9c7b6f9f052527cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2000/2000	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64bcef2f6a2cef6d9c7b6f9f052527cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2000/2000	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64bfec7b35ae70ec3e5d30b04565f809	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2019/2019	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64f71f29daf6200a27a4f64056860d04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64faed82f6dd2bc92a0a7224b48ffc19	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2018/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64faed82f6dd2bc92a0a7224b48ffc19	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2018/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:64faed82f6dd2bc92a0a7224b48ffc19	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2018/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:654e49feb089b5dbe78b88e72e7bd7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	fisheryInTheWild	1977/1977	Neergard P (1977) Seed Pathology Volume 1. The MacMillan, London, UK, p 124. | USDA (1984) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 53. Wheat yellow slime, Clavibacter tritici. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	additional pathways: 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Angling/fishing equipment – Ang, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Ship/boat ballast water – Ballast, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - People and luggage / equipment – Lug, 5 CORRIDOR - Interconnected waterways – Water
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:654e49feb089b5dbe78b88e72e7bd7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hunting	1977/1977	Neergard P (1977) Seed Pathology Volume 1. The MacMillan, London, UK, p 124. | USDA (1984) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 53. Wheat yellow slime, Clavibacter tritici. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	additional pathways: 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Angling/fishing equipment – Ang, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Ship/boat ballast water – Ballast, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - People and luggage / equipment – Lug, 5 CORRIDOR - Interconnected waterways – Water
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:654e49feb089b5dbe78b88e72e7bd7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	aquacultureMariculture	1977/1977	Neergard P (1977) Seed Pathology Volume 1. The MacMillan, London, UK, p 124. | USDA (1984) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 53. Wheat yellow slime, Clavibacter tritici. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	additional pathways: 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Angling/fishing equipment – Ang, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Ship/boat ballast water – Ballast, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - People and luggage / equipment – Lug, 5 CORRIDOR - Interconnected waterways – Water
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:654e49feb089b5dbe78b88e72e7bd7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1977/1977	Neergard P (1977) Seed Pathology Volume 1. The MacMillan, London, UK, p 124. | USDA (1984) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 53. Wheat yellow slime, Clavibacter tritici. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	additional pathways: 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Angling/fishing equipment – Ang, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Ship/boat ballast water – Ballast, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - People and luggage / equipment – Lug, 5 CORRIDOR - Interconnected waterways – Water
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:654e49feb089b5dbe78b88e72e7bd7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	liveFoodLiveBait	1977/1977	Neergard P (1977) Seed Pathology Volume 1. The MacMillan, London, UK, p 124. | USDA (1984) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 53. Wheat yellow slime, Clavibacter tritici. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	additional pathways: 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Angling/fishing equipment – Ang, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Ship/boat ballast water – Ballast, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - People and luggage / equipment – Lug, 5 CORRIDOR - Interconnected waterways – Water
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:654e49feb089b5dbe78b88e72e7bd7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ContaminantOnAnimals	1977/1977	Neergard P (1977) Seed Pathology Volume 1. The MacMillan, London, UK, p 124. | USDA (1984) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 53. Wheat yellow slime, Clavibacter tritici. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	additional pathways: 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Angling/fishing equipment – Ang, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Ship/boat ballast water – Ballast, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - People and luggage / equipment – Lug, 5 CORRIDOR - Interconnected waterways – Water
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:654e49feb089b5dbe78b88e72e7bd7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1977/1977	Neergard P (1977) Seed Pathology Volume 1. The MacMillan, London, UK, p 124. | USDA (1984) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 53. Wheat yellow slime, Clavibacter tritici. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	additional pathways: 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Angling/fishing equipment – Ang, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - Ship/boat ballast water – Ballast, 4 TRANSPORT – STOWAWAY - People and luggage / equipment – Lug, 5 CORRIDOR - Interconnected waterways – Water
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:659482b51489ac2593d4b2048bc8dd40	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1988/1993	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:65c5e09a142662273ce4100d1bd7c55b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1926/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:65f92b3fda11b49e27144917d6372789	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2020/2020	Akbora HD, Çiçek BA, Ayas D (2021) The first record of Synanceia verrucosa Bloch & Schneider, 1801 and Pagrus auriga Valenciennes, 1843 from Cyprus. Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 27(1): 109-116. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:65f92b3fda11b49e27144917d6372789	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2020/2020	Akbora HD, Çiçek BA, Ayas D (2021) The first record of Synanceia verrucosa Bloch & Schneider, 1801 and Pagrus auriga Valenciennes, 1843 from Cyprus. Journal of the Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 27(1): 109-116. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6606100eed3bfe8ea452cd17bb680fb7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1979/1979	Louca A (1981) Cyprus, Department of Agriculture Annual Report for 1980, 141 pp. | Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EPPO (2021) EPPO Global Database (available online). https://gd.eppo.int | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:66231c398d5f510168a7af6f14f1f4b6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Datura humilis "flava" [Datura metel var. chlorantha "Aurea"]
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6639a99342b889e417c9a161a4166e2c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2008/2008	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6639a99342b889e417c9a161a4166e2c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2008/2008	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:66b60bdd67edb0002194b1c2b292a1ff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:66d77ae3dcc8a9e59002f8fa57602d96	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1965/1965	Sankaran T, Girling DJ (1980) The current status of biological control of the potato tuber moth. Biocontrol News and Information 1: 207–211.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:66e0ccb8791c5789c111da46eda94868	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:66e0ccb8791c5789c111da46eda94868	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6703bd94c2e56835e95467668e58e862	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6703bd94c2e56835e95467668e58e862	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6714791df7194d76164eb6fc04e89955	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2007/2007	Borowski J (2007) Family Ptinidae. pp. 55-56, 328-339. In Löbl, I., & A. Smetana (eds.), Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera, 4. Elateroidea-Derodontoidea-Bostrichoidea-Lymexyloidea-Cleroidea-Cucujoidea. 935 pp. Apollo Books, Stenstrup.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67170b5b461fff2728534016f289ad9f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2018/2018	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology 14(1): 294-300.	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67170b5b461fff2728534016f289ad9f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2018/2018	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology 14(1): 294-300.	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:672183224fa0733fe0d81d1b42c3b820	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2008/2008	Vassiliou VA, Papadoulis G (2009) First record of the citrus red mite Panonychus citri in Cyprus. Phytoparasitica 37: 99–100. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-008-0017-0	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:674f2d4ba5c8873a17d8f5ce03f098af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1976/1976	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67889c44821d35e0285d13bb766cce24	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2015/2025	Karaca İ, Avci M, Güven Ö (2017) Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae), the New Exotic Pest of Eucalyptus in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A 7: 552-556. https://doi.org/10.17265/2161-6256/2017.08.005	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67889c44821d35e0285d13bb766cce24	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2015/2025	Karaca İ, Avci M, Güven Ö (2017) Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae), the New Exotic Pest of Eucalyptus in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A 7: 552-556. https://doi.org/10.17265/2161-6256/2017.08.005	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67889c44821d35e0285d13bb766cce24	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2015/2025	Karaca İ, Avci M, Güven Ö (2017) Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae), the New Exotic Pest of Eucalyptus in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A 7: 552-556. https://doi.org/10.17265/2161-6256/2017.08.005	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6792f2933dc54935018b036a9db44e00	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67999279be5c8d431872822a66847eb5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1787/2004	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 3 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 3]. Dasoponos 24: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67999279be5c8d431872822a66847eb5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ContaminantOnAnimals	1787/2004	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 3 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 3]. Dasoponos 24: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67b0920ac66ef4bc6aabef20e5f112c4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67b0920ac66ef4bc6aabef20e5f112c4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1915/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67e98236cee216a8aa8928bc3f781a94	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/297627903	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67e98236cee216a8aa8928bc3f781a94	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/297627903	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:67fb18f8146081d797d84abf97e6882c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1915/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6811abc3b8e781421c6a00649ef02664	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2021/2021	Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6811abc3b8e781421c6a00649ef02664	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2021	Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6815b8552a084eb0b3b3ab14d97a4f5f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6820c47bcb1baa1b1a0fda80afb5da1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1967/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6820c47bcb1baa1b1a0fda80afb5da1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6821a67f867e2aa8ec6d8615da31a305	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:682e006f2a8cd79b7e27487064e8d4ca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1990/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	In Flora of Cyprus as questionable records
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:682e006f2a8cd79b7e27487064e8d4ca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1990/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	In Flora of Cyprus as questionable records
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:684373492f872a1db64f980ddfc9bf27	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated		1915/1915	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6949e9f03e976314e2d0e28391bc3f31	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1458/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	Cultivated in fields and gardens
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:699ad9e6aeb023ec017741ac8e76c202	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:69a3e6f889001bea09ef0169d202dabe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/2019	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:69a3e6f889001bea09ef0169d202dabe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/2019	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:69a3e6f889001bea09ef0169d202dabe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1862/2019	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:69b939ed4cd2c83d70a959ae9f0d3d00	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580, https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:69e67c334ae36c6791148cbd575898f9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:69e67c334ae36c6791148cbd575898f9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:69e67c334ae36c6791148cbd575898f9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6a49297ac806c30325cfc229c11f1b3d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6a8017409b4f5c7879c9a530cd06cc16	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery	2005/	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6a8017409b4f5c7879c9a530cd06cc16	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2005/	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6ace4f4bb6441dcd4d979df6325d1892	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6ace4f4bb6441dcd4d979df6325d1892	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6ace4f4bb6441dcd4d979df6325d1892	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6aeb8c5d5c7e206ef18ab13c977f9792	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6aeb8c5d5c7e206ef18ab13c977f9792	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6aeda9f8bbe892207c1c2626e76e9bf5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1997/1997	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. CBM-Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46(2): 143-160. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6b2afc04446307b19789a4d040467989	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1935/1999	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1–13.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6b55ee7cd04dbbc71b04f89d78270b35	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	1986/2025	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of last observation based on observed individuals (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6c008d50d9be6f976ba0626c2fa2d7f7	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte III). Boll Malacol 31:95–118 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Questionable status
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6c1ba9e2aa21d8a92debd4f4ba96b972	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6c1ba9e2aa21d8a92debd4f4ba96b972	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6c1ba9e2aa21d8a92debd4f4ba96b972	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6c6e840cf6706340709776d896837e86	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6c6ea8838f32e524bf598833d946be53	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1855/1996	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 16: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6caa55adeb83181c15b83e14a9f3403d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1937/2007	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6caa55adeb83181c15b83e14a9f3403d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/2007	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6d14edd5fb18cbfcfb1670329dcf7cbb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		pet	-9999/	Vigne JD, Guilaine J, Debue K, Haye L, Gerard P (2004) Early taming of the cat in Cyprus. Science 304(5668): 259. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1095335	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6d4a55d27891a7890c660a06f3aa8447	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1989/2024	Orphanides GM (1996) Establishment of Comperiella bifasciata (Hym.: Encyrtidae) On Aonidiella aurantii (Hom.: Diaspididae) In Cyprus. Entomophaga 41(1): 53–57. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02893292	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6d63efc1daf3d05378d5a2390405c287	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1754/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6d944e8cd75740acab4497e7194da364	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6d944e8cd75740acab4497e7194da364	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6dbd8d739b225d65c3c2801f79015105	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6dbd8d739b225d65c3c2801f79015105	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2018/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6dd2b24b1a8fbf680afeb37c3f7a3df5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6dd2b24b1a8fbf680afeb37c3f7a3df5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6dd2b24b1a8fbf680afeb37c3f7a3df5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e29c6a7e5490c076867d84415a5b9ca	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1968/1969	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	Data on distribution, establishment and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e47f39da7e03998777a3295e97a396b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ContaminantOnAnimals	2000/2018	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e47f39da7e03998777a3295e97a396b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2000/2018	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e5bf7abbdb80be5d6ee301d3ef576f0	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2005/2008	Taşkın E, Öztürk M, Kurt O, Ulcay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19(2): 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e88947976f7cacb09606c8754205dba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1998/1998	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e88a4c2fa815fd94dba871905d33928	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	seedContaminant	1930/1937	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of last observation not known, latest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e88a4c2fa815fd94dba871905d33928	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	foodContaminant	1930/1937	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of last observation not known, latest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e88a4c2fa815fd94dba871905d33928	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1930/1937	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of last observation not known, latest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6e88a4c2fa815fd94dba871905d33928	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1930/1937	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of last observation not known, latest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6ea4c54b8d17c0b7713c4fbeadf0db91	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	cultivated	OtherIntentionalRelease		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6ea4c54b8d17c0b7713c4fbeadf0db91	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6eb0cd349cb4302c7e70041c2b1bfcb9	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced			2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6f19b722f428b89f54b016aa5ad1816d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1931/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6f19b722f428b89f54b016aa5ad1816d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1931/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6f19b722f428b89f54b016aa5ad1816d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1931/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:6fc25b3248ab0b5361d7f5dbfb9326ad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		1989/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	as Rubus discolor Weihe & Nees in Della and Iatrou (1995) and Tsintides et al. (2002).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:70bdba20b763b794b315002bec207c00	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7110cad2db2873f15eefd3d651a5a472	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2008/2008	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:711febf81b16a65752d8b3e5e561b750	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:711febf81b16a65752d8b3e5e561b750	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71530512f3f291b60e46ab5ce33a14fe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	2007/2025	Vassiliou VA, Papadoulis G (2008) First record of Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus (Schaeffer) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in Cyprus. Entomologia Hellenica 17: 52–55. https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11616	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71843dc0eb980a999b4e682fde817865	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2020/2024	Kleitou D, Benayahu Y, Michail C, Kleitou P, Constantinou G, McFadden CS (2025) The non‑indigenous tropical octocoral Carijoa established in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Marine Environmental Research 210: 107327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107327 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71843dc0eb980a999b4e682fde817865	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2020/2024	Kleitou D, Benayahu Y, Michail C, Kleitou P, Constantinou G, McFadden CS (2025) The non‑indigenous tropical octocoral Carijoa established in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Marine Environmental Research 210: 107327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107327 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71a617b1502f7557ddc35470bbba16a5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2000/2012	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou G (2010) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 15 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 15] 43: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71a617b1502f7557ddc35470bbba16a5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2000/2012	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou G (2010) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 15 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 15] 43: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71b4ebff390122bf669164514bb38484	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2017/2025	Davranoglou LR, Cheiladakis N, Makris C (2021) First record of the broad-headed bug Nemausus sordidatus (Stål, 1858) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Alydidae) from Greece and Cyprus. Israel Journal of Entomology 51: 1–6. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4661939	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71b4ebff390122bf669164514bb38484	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2017/2025	Davranoglou LR, Cheiladakis N, Makris C (2021) First record of the broad-headed bug Nemausus sordidatus (Stål, 1858) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Alydidae) from Greece and Cyprus. Israel Journal of Entomology 51: 1–6. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4661939	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71b4ebff390122bf669164514bb38484	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	seedContaminant	2017/2025	Davranoglou LR, Cheiladakis N, Makris C (2021) First record of the broad-headed bug Nemausus sordidatus (Stål, 1858) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Alydidae) from Greece and Cyprus. Israel Journal of Entomology 51: 1–6. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4661939	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71d6fa30d76f7ef5435793625cbf7b1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:71dc63b9b2eac58f58c200d688856769	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2019/2020	Pescott O, Peyton J, Mountford J O (2020) UKSBA Cyprus - Habitat Samples, 2019. Version 1.1. Biological Records Centre. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/c8p4qe accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7242c2d07d4fb904326d367dab89b9d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1970/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7242c2d07d4fb904326d367dab89b9d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1970/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7254e463df1d83e340adcca76645839f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7254e463df1d83e340adcca76645839f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:725a7f4b7e5e2d99ca691a658a16feec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72648f072823f561133cbeb9d7fa5f49	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2007/2007	Borowski J (2007) Ptinidae (Gibbiinae and Ptinidae). In: Löbl I, Smetana A (Eds), Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera. Volume 4. Elateroidea – Derodontoidea – Bostrichoidea – Lymexyloidea – Cleroidea – Cucujoidea. Stenstrup, Apollo Books, pp. 328–339.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72a28877c35305cee9bf6529871375e0	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1924/1937	Hall WJ (1924) The insect Pests of Citrus Trees in Egypt. Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt, Tech. and Science Service, Bulletin No. 45, 2 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72a28877c35305cee9bf6529871375e0	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1924/1937	Hall WJ (1924) The insect Pests of Citrus Trees in Egypt. Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt, Tech. and Science Service, Bulletin No. 45, 2 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72af8abd2da6c3feafb85f2c49a62954	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2008/2022	Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast New opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144611049 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72af8abd2da6c3feafb85f2c49a62954	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2008/2022	Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast New opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144611049 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72d827a8456ad8ebcffbe4fa7791a90b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2017/2017	Paz-Sedano S, Tanduo V, Yonow N, Yokeş MB, Kletou D, Crocetta F (2019) Baeolidia moebii Bergh, 1888 (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Nudibranchia) is spreading in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Regional Studies in Marine Science 32: 100830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2019.100830 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72d827a8456ad8ebcffbe4fa7791a90b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2017/2017	Paz-Sedano S, Tanduo V, Yonow N, Yokeş MB, Kletou D, Crocetta F (2019) Baeolidia moebii Bergh, 1888 (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Nudibranchia) is spreading in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Regional Studies in Marine Science 32: 100830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2019.100830 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72d827a8456ad8ebcffbe4fa7791a90b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2017/2017	Paz-Sedano S, Tanduo V, Yonow N, Yokeş MB, Kletou D, Crocetta F (2019) Baeolidia moebii Bergh, 1888 (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Nudibranchia) is spreading in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Regional Studies in Marine Science 32: 100830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2019.100830 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:72f983357cb9c538a4fe13e4bde3023c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7300964d8bb2b1e7bcdf8c5065cc8a5a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1957/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7300964d8bb2b1e7bcdf8c5065cc8a5a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1957/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:73108932c969a46ca5d451c412c5824c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:732e1ea781f945e506289ebacb869caa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1997/1998	Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 7 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 7]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:736c0bc1cb5d40c9272abfa2a3ff5c25	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnPlants	2008/2008	Bidzilya O, Karsholt O, Kravchenko V, Šumpich J (2019) An annotated checklist of Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) of Israel with description of two new species. Zootaxa 4677(1): 1–68. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4677.1.1	Specialist on Acacia spp. All acacias in Cyprus are introduced
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:736c0bc1cb5d40c9272abfa2a3ff5c25	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantNursery	2008/2008	Bidzilya O, Karsholt O, Kravchenko V, Šumpich J (2019) An annotated checklist of Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) of Israel with description of two new species. Zootaxa 4677(1): 1–68. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4677.1.1	Specialist on Acacia spp. All acacias in Cyprus are introduced
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:736c0bc1cb5d40c9272abfa2a3ff5c25	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2008/2008	Bidzilya O, Karsholt O, Kravchenko V, Šumpich J (2019) An annotated checklist of Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) of Israel with description of two new species. Zootaxa 4677(1): 1–68. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4677.1.1	Specialist on Acacia spp. All acacias in Cyprus are introduced
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:73ebba2f243c876919dd0c802296eee0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		1998/1998	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:747ac5ba4b5e2afdd87a491c94f8d405	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1992/2022	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 8 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 8]. Dasoponos 31: 7-10. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:747ac5ba4b5e2afdd87a491c94f8d405	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1992/2022	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 8 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 8]. Dasoponos 31: 7-10. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:747ac5ba4b5e2afdd87a491c94f8d405	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1992/2022	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 8 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 8]. Dasoponos 31: 7-10. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:747ac5ba4b5e2afdd87a491c94f8d405	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1992/2022	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 8 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 8]. Dasoponos 31: 7-10. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:74cac0fbadb4940cf3b9b8ad9a1bc203	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1935/2018	Hornel J (1935) Report on the fisheries of Palestine. London, Government of Palestine, Crown Agent for the Colonies. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54828664 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:74cac0fbadb4940cf3b9b8ad9a1bc203	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1935/2018	Hornel J (1935) Report on the fisheries of Palestine. London, Government of Palestine, Crown Agent for the Colonies. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54828664 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:74f63469b98712d12c29341fe8cfd8a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2015/2018	Crocetta F, Agius D, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Bayhan YK, Cakir M, Ciriaco S, Corsini-Foka M, Deidun A, El Zrelli R, Erguden D, Evans J, Ghelia M, Giavasi M, Kleitou P, Kondylatos G, Lipej L, Mifsud C, Ozvarol Y, Pagano A, Portelli P, Poursanidis D, Rabaoui L, Schembri PJ, Taskin E, Tiralongo F, Zenetos A (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | Kleitou P, Crocetta F, Poursanidis D (2015) Web contribution to native and alien species distribution: four new records from Cyprus. In Crocetta et al. (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:74f63469b98712d12c29341fe8cfd8a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2015/2018	Crocetta F, Agius D, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Bayhan YK, Cakir M, Ciriaco S, Corsini-Foka M, Deidun A, El Zrelli R, Erguden D, Evans J, Ghelia M, Giavasi M, Kleitou P, Kondylatos G, Lipej L, Mifsud C, Ozvarol Y, Pagano A, Portelli P, Poursanidis D, Rabaoui L, Schembri PJ, Taskin E, Tiralongo F, Zenetos A (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | Kleitou P, Crocetta F, Poursanidis D (2015) Web contribution to native and alien species distribution: four new records from Cyprus. In Crocetta et al. (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:75108758d6923175849c2b503fdb5ecd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2006/2025	Kontodimas DC, Milonas PG, Vassiliou V, Thymakis N, Economou D (2006) The occurrence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus in Greece and Cyprus and the risk against the native greek palm tree Phoenix theophrasti. Entomologia Hellenica 16: 11-15. https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11621	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:75108758d6923175849c2b503fdb5ecd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2006/2025	Kontodimas DC, Milonas PG, Vassiliou V, Thymakis N, Economou D (2006) The occurrence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus in Greece and Cyprus and the risk against the native greek palm tree Phoenix theophrasti. Entomologia Hellenica 16: 11-15. https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11621	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:751fcb67b9656002fd6deecc2c2bf485	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/1998	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7544e3712fd744b66ae2e88fd90997ea	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:75471e51c37ab42cc24ad45548d15e4e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2008/2008	Taskin E, Öztürk M, Kurt O (2008) Alien and invasive marine plants of North Cyprus. Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Underwater Research (March 20-22 2008), Eastern Mediterranean University, pp. 20-20, Famagusta, TRN Cyprus. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Taskin E, Ozturk M, Kurt O, Uclay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:75471e51c37ab42cc24ad45548d15e4e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	fishingEquipment	2008/2008	Taskin E, Öztürk M, Kurt O (2008) Alien and invasive marine plants of North Cyprus. Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Underwater Research (March 20-22 2008), Eastern Mediterranean University, pp. 20-20, Famagusta, TRN Cyprus. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Taskin E, Ozturk M, Kurt O, Uclay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:75471e51c37ab42cc24ad45548d15e4e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2008/2008	Taskin E, Öztürk M, Kurt O (2008) Alien and invasive marine plants of North Cyprus. Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Underwater Research (March 20-22 2008), Eastern Mediterranean University, pp. 20-20, Famagusta, TRN Cyprus. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Taskin E, Ozturk M, Kurt O, Uclay S (2013) Benthic marine algae in northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Black Sea/Mediterranean Environment 19: 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7567117bd472c25a475cbd49c1269d02	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:757a50565198b33c7f74ca4250ed44af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:76062d626b0add5943b7c1127796ee25	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/2003	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:760e296f3609fceef050a1560a89eb84	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7638e9de7d0c765176fa218e5215aeb0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1934/1934	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:763e49dd0baa920ddd600a9248a0167a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1997/2022	Cinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-161. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:763e49dd0baa920ddd600a9248a0167a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1997/2022	Cinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-161. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7650ddf91a4ae7234f9aba1d9641c940	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1950/1999	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7650ddf91a4ae7234f9aba1d9641c940	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1950/1999	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7668118a47fe8447547aafc88834b109	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1967/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last obseervation based on observed specimens leg. J. Demetriou Akrotiri UK SBA
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7668118a47fe8447547aafc88834b109	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1967/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last obseervation based on observed specimens leg. J. Demetriou Akrotiri UK SBA
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7677b499eb4da8fc7c8e9a5522ccfdd1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2017/2025	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology 14(1): 294-300.	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (E. Koutsoukos and J. Demetriou, Nicosia)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7677b499eb4da8fc7c8e9a5522ccfdd1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2017/2025	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology 14(1): 294-300.	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (E. Koutsoukos and J. Demetriou, Nicosia)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:76a6b4815b3bc16c528ab0c79d78d312	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:76d30bd73cffad297694df0c6831c6cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		2003/2003	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:772fa051c9f2bc92668b2e2cc292e852	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1924/1968	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:774d7d00a7c11a84e8c50481df45df80	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1997	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Skuhravá M, Skuhravý V (2004) Gall midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) of Cyprus. Folia Facultatis Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis - Biologia 109: 265-283.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:774d7d00a7c11a84e8c50481df45df80	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1967/1997	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Skuhravá M, Skuhravý V (2004) Gall midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) of Cyprus. Folia Facultatis Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis - Biologia 109: 265-283.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:776cf676f1e5e919a9480a89e8da61d9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:776cf676f1e5e919a9480a89e8da61d9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:776cf676f1e5e919a9480a89e8da61d9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:776cf676f1e5e919a9480a89e8da61d9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:776cf676f1e5e919a9480a89e8da61d9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:776cf676f1e5e919a9480a89e8da61d9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1976/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:77e4d8e70798bafafae3e787039e8fbe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:780b9fba6fbc812c8d485fe71f560c3c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2009/2025	Tsiakkiros L (2010) Re: Chromodoris annulata from the Mediterranean coast of Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23027 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288070887 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:780b9fba6fbc812c8d485fe71f560c3c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2009/2025	Tsiakkiros L (2010) Re: Chromodoris annulata from the Mediterranean coast of Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23027 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288070887 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:780b9fba6fbc812c8d485fe71f560c3c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2009/2025	Tsiakkiros L (2010) Re: Chromodoris annulata from the Mediterranean coast of Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23027 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288070887 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7812528f15d51cdf64bbe2b29f524643	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1919/1919	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:78133cd1bc36c54dcf941321ee0b36fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2021/2021	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:78133cd1bc36c54dcf941321ee0b36fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2021	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7825ddf4aa1695bb9c00197418f89338	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7825ddf4aa1695bb9c00197418f89338	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:785e7417c6ecf739fc898f22aa5586b4	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease	2018/2018	Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C (2019) First observation of Variola louti (Forsskål, 1775) from the Mediterranean Sea (pp. 243). In: Koutseni V, Bakiu RA, Benhimida A, Crocetta F, Di Martino V, Dogrammatzi A, Doumpas N, Durmishaj S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C, Kalogirou S, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Petani A, Petrovic S, Prato E, Fernando R, Sghaier YR, Stancanelli B, Teker S, Tiralongo F, Trkov D (2019) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records’’ April 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science 20(1): 230–247. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19609 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:785e7417c6ecf739fc898f22aa5586b4	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	pet	2018/2018	Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C (2019) First observation of Variola louti (Forsskål, 1775) from the Mediterranean Sea (pp. 243). In: Koutseni V, Bakiu RA, Benhimida A, Crocetta F, Di Martino V, Dogrammatzi A, Doumpas N, Durmishaj S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C, Kalogirou S, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Petani A, Petrovic S, Prato E, Fernando R, Sghaier YR, Stancanelli B, Teker S, Tiralongo F, Trkov D (2019) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records’’ April 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science 20(1): 230–247. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19609 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:785e7417c6ecf739fc898f22aa5586b4	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	corridor	2018/2018	Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C (2019) First observation of Variola louti (Forsskål, 1775) from the Mediterranean Sea (pp. 243). In: Koutseni V, Bakiu RA, Benhimida A, Crocetta F, Di Martino V, Dogrammatzi A, Doumpas N, Durmishaj S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C, Kalogirou S, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Petani A, Petrovic S, Prato E, Fernando R, Sghaier YR, Stancanelli B, Teker S, Tiralongo F, Trkov D (2019) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records’’ April 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science 20(1): 230–247. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19609 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:785e7417c6ecf739fc898f22aa5586b4	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	ballastWater	2018/2018	Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C (2019) First observation of Variola louti (Forsskål, 1775) from the Mediterranean Sea (pp. 243). In: Koutseni V, Bakiu RA, Benhimida A, Crocetta F, Di Martino V, Dogrammatzi A, Doumpas N, Durmishaj S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C, Kalogirou S, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Petani A, Petrovic S, Prato E, Fernando R, Sghaier YR, Stancanelli B, Teker S, Tiralongo F, Trkov D (2019) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records’’ April 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science 20(1): 230–247. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19609 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7880fd44ae71fe94514821a637fe22f5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:788b0f6b5ed6894a9047e0d6ebf01f03	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:791bfccdbb0149bb0b90e34f1821bb04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7923ce5709f48948e2490a83afac3d80	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1919/2025	Bevan W (1919) Notes on agriculture in Cyprus and its products, 105 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7923ce5709f48948e2490a83afac3d80	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1919/2025	Bevan W (1919) Notes on agriculture in Cyprus and its products, 105 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7923ce5709f48948e2490a83afac3d80	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1919/2025	Bevan W (1919) Notes on agriculture in Cyprus and its products, 105 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7952eabdf9f9b16c4fb584f6dbf144d7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2008/2008	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:79707399e174e197ef97de898436d66f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2023/2025	Demetriou J, Borowiec L, Georgiadis C, Economo EP, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Salata S (2025) Citizen-science supplements species inventories and reveals the invasion of Monomorium exiguum and Pheidole parva (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Cyprus. Sociobiology 72(3): e11594. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v72i3.11594	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:79707399e174e197ef97de898436d66f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2023/2025	Demetriou J, Borowiec L, Georgiadis C, Economo EP, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Salata S (2025) Citizen-science supplements species inventories and reveals the invasion of Monomorium exiguum and Pheidole parva (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Cyprus. Sociobiology 72(3): e11594. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v72i3.11594	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:79707399e174e197ef97de898436d66f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2023/2025	Demetriou J, Borowiec L, Georgiadis C, Economo EP, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Salata S (2025) Citizen-science supplements species inventories and reveals the invasion of Monomorium exiguum and Pheidole parva (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Cyprus. Sociobiology 72(3): e11594. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v72i3.11594	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:799a49ee048651a41498ad5c116a0643	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:799a49ee048651a41498ad5c116a0643	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:799d352f597460d650c7b56c64f6ccba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ballastWater	1899/2025	Monterosato T (1899) Coquilles marines de Chypre. Journal de Conchyliologie 47(4): 392-401. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320446596 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:799d352f597460d650c7b56c64f6ccba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hullFouling	1899/2025	Monterosato T (1899) Coquilles marines de Chypre. Journal de Conchyliologie 47(4): 392-401. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320446596 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:799d352f597460d650c7b56c64f6ccba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1899/2025	Monterosato T (1899) Coquilles marines de Chypre. Journal de Conchyliologie 47(4): 392-401. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320446596 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7a08983769c1bf2d4f6e87c5ce64efaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	horticulture	1904/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus Vol. 2. | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.41.41215 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/267491997	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7a08983769c1bf2d4f6e87c5ce64efaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1904/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus Vol. 2. | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.41.41215 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/267491997	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7a39f5590b33970a60bc6fc23aca215b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7a8b2308eda1acad292de960517ced2e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	fisheryInTheWild	2001/	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting.	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7ac0083569985270d343060e2853a66b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1936/1957	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	as Scorzonera laciniata L.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7ae6fcee33af590ec85cd71458a6beca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7b174363c75209d103ccf0a94791583d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	https://cyarthros.myspecies.info/content/checklist | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7b4d12951117e6fa6df51368ee81517a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31(5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7b4d12951117e6fa6df51368ee81517a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31(5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7b4d12951117e6fa6df51368ee81517a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31(5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7b5f177a37b11fa10b552a115e42838c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1964/2025	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1: 3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320807124 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7b5f177a37b11fa10b552a115e42838c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1964/2025	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1: 3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320807124 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7bb38fa78dc0ee0907834dad829be7b6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7bb38fa78dc0ee0907834dad829be7b6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7bb38fa78dc0ee0907834dad829be7b6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	vehicles		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7bb93a9aa48c765bb60041c721a64576	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1961/1961	Foderà V (1961) Report to the government of Cyprus on fishery development possibilities. Expanded Program of Technical Assistance, FAO, Report No 1436. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7bb93a9aa48c765bb60041c721a64576	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1961/1961	Foderà V (1961) Report to the government of Cyprus on fishery development possibilities. Expanded Program of Technical Assistance, FAO, Report No 1436. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7bc7480c92f90504f424e7a828ab7c4f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1968/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2003) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus III. Willdenowia 33(2): 305-325. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.33.33209 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/190829628	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7bc7480c92f90504f424e7a828ab7c4f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1968/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2003) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus III. Willdenowia 33(2): 305-325. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.33.33209 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/190829628	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7c26ee562864aa045879706b03a43ef8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1500/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1–12.	Commonly planted - cultivated
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7c78d3532c3937d45f121ce9671a874d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7ca2f6848485571d000b4fe6394316e3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7caafd9e36567c838a97bab4eab541e9	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	timberTrade	1873/1873	Baudi di Selve F (1873) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore sb Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Berliner entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	introduction pathways based on EASIN; only one record, a lot of information is unknown
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7cbeff88003286df06abe1922d93edaf	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1995/1995	Ben-Eliahu MN (1995) A list of Polychaeta along the Levant coast. Haasiana 1: 78-93. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used. In Michail et al. (2026) first observation as <1995
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7cf6ec2e5ef660038109ec6239f25a8c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1909/2025	Emery C (1909) Beiträge zur Monographie der Formiciden des paläarktischen Faunengebietes. (Hym.) Teil VI. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 1909: 19–37.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7cf6ec2e5ef660038109ec6239f25a8c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1909/2025	Emery C (1909) Beiträge zur Monographie der Formiciden des paläarktischen Faunengebietes. (Hym.) Teil VI. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 1909: 19–37.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7d1feb2ed4eba54ccc278be44bb4397b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2010/2010	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7d1feb2ed4eba54ccc278be44bb4397b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2010/2010	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7d1feb2ed4eba54ccc278be44bb4397b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	2010/2010	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7d337e9cb3e24efa3cb75854687d8035	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Wigandia caracasana
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7d471291feb03aa3af19c769439a9d9b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1998/1998	Zibrowius H (2002) Assessing scale and impact of ship-transported alien fauna in the Mediterranean? p. 63-68. In: Alien marine organisms introduced by ships in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, F. Briand (Ed.), Monaco, CIESM Workshop Monographs 20. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7d471291feb03aa3af19c769439a9d9b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1998/1998	Zibrowius H (2002) Assessing scale and impact of ship-transported alien fauna in the Mediterranean? p. 63-68. In: Alien marine organisms introduced by ships in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, F. Briand (Ed.), Monaco, CIESM Workshop Monographs 20. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7dcbaa7fd40ca5bf087106cf9b69f77f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7dcbaa7fd40ca5bf087106cf9b69f77f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7dcbaa7fd40ca5bf087106cf9b69f77f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7dd6af9d2801db0e7164f70d7fc4f6f0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1801/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2013) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 16 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 16]. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7de94f5c98aa6372766da45b36b0b1ec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated		1955/1955	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7de9990c81395aa30fc34f68613854b2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7de9990c81395aa30fc34f68613854b2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7eddc72d1f182767a6b080d90b4d1a1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	as Acaleurodes citri (Priesner and Hosny)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7eddc72d1f182767a6b080d90b4d1a1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	as Acaleurodes citri (Priesner and Hosny)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7f00ab3f5640bd58d4f0f4976035fa9b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7f00ab3f5640bd58d4f0f4976035fa9b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7f00ab3f5640bd58d4f0f4976035fa9b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7f00ab3f5640bd58d4f0f4976035fa9b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31 (5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7f6221ee255bf9b1590f89783680d36c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1913/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1993) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 2.  Flora Mediterranea 3: 239-259. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Coulot P (2000) Approche de la flore de l'ile de Chypre. Monde Pl. 470: 16-20. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	Date of last observation based on observed individuals leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7f6221ee255bf9b1590f89783680d36c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1913/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1993) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 2.  Flora Mediterranea 3: 239-259. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Coulot P (2000) Approche de la flore de l'ile de Chypre. Monde Pl. 470: 16-20. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	Date of last observation based on observed individuals leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7fa8790aa7509de606efd9cec225da88	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2006/2006	Kocadal E, Ulusoy MR (2006) A survey of Aphidoidea species (Homoptera) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). MSc. Thesis, C. U. Fen Bilimlieri Institüsü. 1-26.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7fa8790aa7509de606efd9cec225da88	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2006/2006	Kocadal E, Ulusoy MR (2006) A survey of Aphidoidea species (Homoptera) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). MSc. Thesis, C. U. Fen Bilimlieri Institüsü. 1-26.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7fd0701ceff65642152a87233b7e558c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573-580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7fd0701ceff65642152a87233b7e558c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573-580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7fe97862ea7ac5a999d0e54063d7c139	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2025/2025	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 | Bariche M, Abd Ellah SM, Akyol O, Alfergani ES, Alvito A, Alshawy F, Ammar IA, Becker CÉ, Bello G, Beton D, Çaglar S, Canduci G, Dulcic J, Fitori A, Gastouniotis G, Gastouniotis P, Georgiadis C, Gofas S, Goruppi A, Grech D, Huseyinoglu MF, Ivesa N, Kajtna U, Kondylatos G, Lardicci C, Maaroof R, Mardokic D, Mardokic O, Mavric B, Moccia D, Nota A, Paschali E, Rizgalla J, Taskin E, Tempesti J, Teneketzis K, Tiralongo F, Tosunoglu Z, Yazilan Ö, Zacchetti L(2025) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean Sea (December 2025). Mediterranean Marine Science 26:941–971. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.43526	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7fe97862ea7ac5a999d0e54063d7c139	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2025/2025	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 | Bariche M, Abd Ellah SM, Akyol O, Alfergani ES, Alvito A, Alshawy F, Ammar IA, Becker CÉ, Bello G, Beton D, Çaglar S, Canduci G, Dulcic J, Fitori A, Gastouniotis G, Gastouniotis P, Georgiadis C, Gofas S, Goruppi A, Grech D, Huseyinoglu MF, Ivesa N, Kajtna U, Kondylatos G, Lardicci C, Maaroof R, Mardokic D, Mardokic O, Mavric B, Moccia D, Nota A, Paschali E, Rizgalla J, Taskin E, Tempesti J, Teneketzis K, Tiralongo F, Tosunoglu Z, Yazilan Ö, Zacchetti L(2025) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean Sea (December 2025). Mediterranean Marine Science 26:941–971. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.43526	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:7ffd16a6c873261efa1c11e038b317b7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8012245e6b779679864dd26e616004b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8012245e6b779679864dd26e616004b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8012245e6b779679864dd26e616004b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8012245e6b779679864dd26e616004b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8012245e6b779679864dd26e616004b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8012245e6b779679864dd26e616004b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80308cf0fbed4d45881fb659fcc41141	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2006/2009	Vardinogianni K, Dimitropoulos S, Mylonas M (2012) Atlas of Cypriot snails. Cyprus Wildlife Society and Museum of Natural History Crete, 48 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80308cf0fbed4d45881fb659fcc41141	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2006/2009	Vardinogianni K, Dimitropoulos S, Mylonas M (2012) Atlas of Cypriot snails. Cyprus Wildlife Society and Museum of Natural History Crete, 48 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80308cf0fbed4d45881fb659fcc41141	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2006/2009	Vardinogianni K, Dimitropoulos S, Mylonas M (2012) Atlas of Cypriot snails. Cyprus Wildlife Society and Museum of Natural History Crete, 48 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:806d2be80258bef243bdcd440f72d3bb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8079422d2281b87c185223587df17103	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80c854b1d78fb0a3622202f64ca3bdfb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1988/1988	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Pyrgulina pupaeformis (Souverbie, 1865)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80c854b1d78fb0a3622202f64ca3bdfb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1988/1988	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Pyrgulina pupaeformis (Souverbie, 1865)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80c854b1d78fb0a3622202f64ca3bdfb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1988/1988	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Pyrgulina pupaeformis (Souverbie, 1865)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80e8706b709b83e7c802b67da7000fad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:80e8706b709b83e7c802b67da7000fad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:810e5b5d511e5c2f97d5028ee068260a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2011/2022	Rousou M, Chintiroglou CC (2017) Presence of the Lessepsian migrant Macrophthalmus (Macrophthalmus) indicus Davie, 2012 (Crusta-cea: Brachyura: Macrophthalmidae) in Cyprus (East Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al. (2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | Michail C, Tanduo V, Crocetta F, Giovos I, Litsiou S, Kleitou P (2023) Engagement of fishers in citizen science enhances the knowledge on alien decapods in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Aquatic Ecology https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-023-10046-6 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:810e5b5d511e5c2f97d5028ee068260a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2011/2022	Rousou M, Chintiroglou CC (2017) Presence of the Lessepsian migrant Macrophthalmus (Macrophthalmus) indicus Davie, 2012 (Crusta-cea: Brachyura: Macrophthalmidae) in Cyprus (East Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al. (2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | Michail C, Tanduo V, Crocetta F, Giovos I, Litsiou S, Kleitou P (2023) Engagement of fishers in citizen science enhances the knowledge on alien decapods in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Aquatic Ecology https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-023-10046-6 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:816aabdf5b8edd9137048526b3e6c9bf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:816aabdf5b8edd9137048526b3e6c9bf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:81b75c76b3da9f5b0946605877ba475b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1862/1862	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:81ce4476e9094b06e2bb56385b3a7d71	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	cultivated	OtherIntentionalRelease	1940/2002	Osorio-Tafall BF, Seraphim GM (1973) List of the Vascular Plants of Cyprus. Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:81d027ab27a63de404e455810485a5f0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1905/2001	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2001) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 5. Acta Universitatis Carolinae Biologica 45: 267-293.	Date of last observation unavailable, date of latest publication used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:81d027ab27a63de404e455810485a5f0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1905/2001	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2001) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 5. Acta Universitatis Carolinae Biologica 45: 267-293.	Date of last observation unavailable, date of latest publication used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:81e63b7e05c58bbd468d6f9ecfeace4a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1955/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:81e95bacc993ac180a007d752c021a1c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		1955/1993	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:81ff912fd9ac145956c594c8c91a73dd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:821f498f4c11f5c99584a0bbd846a92e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2010/2024	Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Loucaides A, Manitaras I (2010) First occurrence of Scarus ghobban (Actinopterygii: Scaridae) in the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Mediterranean Marine Science 11(2): 353-356. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.82 | Filiz H, Sevingel N (2014) A new record of the Blue-Barred Parrotfish, Scarus ghobban (Actinopterygii: Scaridae), from the coastal waters of Cyprus. Zoology in the Middle East 60(3): 281-282. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2014.944436 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/235735044 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:821f498f4c11f5c99584a0bbd846a92e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	2010/2024	Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Loucaides A, Manitaras I (2010) First occurrence of Scarus ghobban (Actinopterygii: Scaridae) in the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Mediterranean Marine Science 11(2): 353-356. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.82 | Filiz H, Sevingel N (2014) A new record of the Blue-Barred Parrotfish, Scarus ghobban (Actinopterygii: Scaridae), from the coastal waters of Cyprus. Zoology in the Middle East 60(3): 281-282. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2014.944436 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/235735044 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:822557404288cfaffa2ec9d4da0e4634	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1960/1960	Ben Tuvia A (1962) Collection of fishes from Cyprus. Bulletin of the Research Council of Israel, 11B: 132-145. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10:109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:822557404288cfaffa2ec9d4da0e4634	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1960/1960	Ben Tuvia A (1962) Collection of fishes from Cyprus. Bulletin of the Research Council of Israel, 11B: 132-145. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10:109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8236ead57ed4858be1c54dee8d456a6b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:82405c7d9b30139f807410ec8b7c668b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:827febfe300278b41a76e66c4837ef5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2019/2025	Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	Common garden plant
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:82a316ba537f0bcebd6f39fe47ecbe50	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2021/2021	Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:82a316ba537f0bcebd6f39fe47ecbe50	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2021	Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:82ce88ef6453a07c940781cfe85c3c8a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2008/2008	Taskin E, Öztürk M, Kurt O (2008) Alien and invasive marine plants of North Cyprus. Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Underwater Research (March 20-22 2008), Eastern Mediterranean University, pp. 20-20, Famagusta, TRN Cyprus. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	as Polysiphonia atlantica Kapraun & J.N.Norris, 1982
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:82e6139ddebd60c2ad390f9a4ac147a2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1000/1992	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as native in Flora of Cyprus; known to be cultivated since the Middle Ages
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:82f573e4ab3329f61e05f1fa318e50dc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8301518badfd73bd0150ad9f6ab2bd56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31(5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8301518badfd73bd0150ad9f6ab2bd56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hunting	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31(5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8301518badfd73bd0150ad9f6ab2bd56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1996) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 31(5-8): 95-118. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:83142af82ec5c1425d812b6453e3f587	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:83142af82ec5c1425d812b6453e3f587	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:83142af82ec5c1425d812b6453e3f587	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8341ddcbf3d630185f52d4f583d9297c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8345e173c13c41fdec83b22841a35940	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1968/2021	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8345e173c13c41fdec83b22841a35940	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1968/2021	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8345e173c13c41fdec83b22841a35940	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1968/2021	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8345e173c13c41fdec83b22841a35940	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1968/2021	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8368992a479b2f8692e2fa5ccd78ec1d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1969/2018	Ben-Eliahu MN,ten Hove HA (1989) Redescription of Rhodopsis pusilla Bush, a little known but widely distributed species of Serpulidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 18: 381–395. | Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:838883db5f33bce88d634aed88a1731e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:838883db5f33bce88d634aed88a1731e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:838883db5f33bce88d634aed88a1731e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:838883db5f33bce88d634aed88a1731e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:841b4549d3ea83435885f0330ec167f1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1992/2012	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1994) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell' isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 30(1-4): 5-16. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:841b4549d3ea83435885f0330ec167f1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1992/2012	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1994) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell' isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 30(1-4): 5-16. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:84539a389adece0a15a39eb081939df2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2003/2019	Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast New opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/165858030 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:84539a389adece0a15a39eb081939df2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2003/2019	Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast New opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/165858030 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:84933a1d13c1e6f266be13c01c6645a6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:849dc04300f4dde976ebf56654dce60e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:849dc04300f4dde976ebf56654dce60e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:849dc04300f4dde976ebf56654dce60e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:84e3bb34f35d121ff6d52681686a7272	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive		1927/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/267173231	Introduction pathways unknown. Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:84ed0d4ed023696bba67831cc9a08e63	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1935/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of last observation based on observed individuals le.g J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos (Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:851e49b2bc1b8dd981f088dfe6284b13	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	pet	2021/2021	Langeneck J, Minasidis V, Doumpas N, Giovos I, Kaminas A, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Citizen Science Helps in Tracking the Range Expansions of Non-Indigenous and Neo-Native Species in Greece and Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(2): 256. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020256 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8553b8470fdef56a50be091f2e3d35d2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1934/1938	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8553b8470fdef56a50be091f2e3d35d2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1934/1938	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8570bfa6633c735a4fd4ad00a41bba9f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8570bfa6633c735a4fd4ad00a41bba9f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8570bfa6633c735a4fd4ad00a41bba9f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:858fa98483971f825722fe880d30ade8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:85dffafda328a5abb630314e19520fbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2016/2023	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149127122 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:85fe9508d2a63df4bea35c3bfd2d24bc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hunting	1937/	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:86b841cc662561d317ffac3ac2020e13	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1991/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as native in Flora of Cyprus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:86d7ee6cf68f1ab1aff5cc8ed8858467	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:86d7ee6cf68f1ab1aff5cc8ed8858467	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:86e54f0bf8b0456905f6f0c6a487aab0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		1994/2005	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:86f9b1bdcff3e80d13cb92aabf4038f4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:86fcdd60b467a090a4bbf438cf5dbf5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1988/2024	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/233519988	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:86fcdd60b467a090a4bbf438cf5dbf5e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1988/2024	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/233519988	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8701759425cbaf18f9fafb0302716a28	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	people	1905/1989	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8701759425cbaf18f9fafb0302716a28	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	machineryEquipment	1905/1989	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:87682c57cfd30c0af2a787a0c4429d0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnAnimals	1958/1958	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:87682c57cfd30c0af2a787a0c4429d0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1958/1958	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:87682c57cfd30c0af2a787a0c4429d0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1958/1958	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:883e33cdc56ee05bda2d9b229b112ec9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2006/2006	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211	as Galinsoga ciliata (Raf.) S. F. Blake in Hand (2006)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:88a2d00f7d4d6e564038bf4de478f95e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated		1969/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Șekerciler F, Ketenoğlu O (2011) Flora of North dunes of Karpaz National Park (Cyprus). Biological Diversity and Conservation 4(2): 189-203.	Based on Flora of Cyprus data of Șekerciler and Ketenoğlu (2011) are questionable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:88f5de35fa4298893f37ec57b37486b9	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		contaminantNursery		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:88f5de35fa4298893f37ec57b37486b9	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:894daf1e4fadd1d35587aa8cf04df812	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1968/1968	Rosen D, DeBach P (1979) Species of Aphytis of the World (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). Series Entomologica 17: 380.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:894daf1e4fadd1d35587aa8cf04df812	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1968/1968	Rosen D, DeBach P (1979) Species of Aphytis of the World (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). Series Entomologica 17: 380.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:894daf1e4fadd1d35587aa8cf04df812	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1968/1968	Rosen D, DeBach P (1979) Species of Aphytis of the World (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). Series Entomologica 17: 380.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8960c53d630262f43bbee05536f177ee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8960c53d630262f43bbee05536f177ee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8960c53d630262f43bbee05536f177ee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8960c53d630262f43bbee05536f177ee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8960c53d630262f43bbee05536f177ee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	containerBulk	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8960c53d630262f43bbee05536f177ee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	machineryEquipment	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:89bf461459600d3cf762cf329dbfa00c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:89eb0819fd13a59baf52d1d2318ec37b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	foodContaminant	1981/2017	Tsacas L, David J. (1983) L' Homme et la dispersion des Drosophilides. C. R. Soc. Biogéogr 59(3c): 423-432.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8a0c72a8feacc638749efb33bdeb7265	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1924/1968	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8a16864acd7cccd3b877a67f3958b8e8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1985/1990	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8ac10865c8d0eaa6950d9f634f960e91	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		1997/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8ad7465a5efd33c8d2aaca16cf8361e8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	2000/2018	Stüben PE (2021) Zwei neue Cryptorhynchinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) aus der Mediterraneis. Weevil News 95: 1-14.	Could be native to Asia according to author but data-deficient
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8ad7465a5efd33c8d2aaca16cf8361e8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnAnimals	2000/2018	Stüben PE (2021) Zwei neue Cryptorhynchinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) aus der Mediterraneis. Weevil News 95: 1-14.	Could be native to Asia according to author but data-deficient
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8adf2e02c8c38df0c5045c16a28fd6e5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8adf2e02c8c38df0c5045c16a28fd6e5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b19d3fb0821d90d7b52248764ce0f35	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/2015	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b19d3fb0821d90d7b52248764ce0f35	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/2015	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b32d5cddba1fc617fe94ffb3f728232	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	fisheryInTheWild	1966/1966	Welcomme RL (1988) International introductions of inland aquatic species. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No. 294. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome. | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b32d5cddba1fc617fe94ffb3f728232	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	aquacultureMariculture	1966/1966	Welcomme RL (1988) International introductions of inland aquatic species. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No. 294. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome. | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b42aab12d2b70e777467ca93ca140fb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b5b9bdce746065e0915045084ef7aa7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2016/2016	Ulman A (2016) Alien Ascidian Taxonomy and Identification Training. Poster Session Presented at Cost Action Alien Challenge. | Gerovasileiou V, Akel EHKh, Akyol O, Alongi G, Azevedo F, Babali N, Bakiu R, Bariche M, Bennoui A, Castriota L, Chintiroglou CC, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Galinou-Mitsoudi S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Golemaj A, Hadjioannou L, Hartingerova J, Insacco G, Katsanevakis S, Kleitou P, Korun J, Lipej L, Malegue M, Michailidis N, Mouzai Tifoura A, Ovalis P, Petovic S, Piraino S, Rizkalla SI, Rousou M, Savva I, Sen H, Spinelli A, Vougioukalou KG, Xharahi E, Zava B, Zenetos A (2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al.: New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18:355-384. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b5b9bdce746065e0915045084ef7aa7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A (2016) Alien Ascidian Taxonomy and Identification Training. Poster Session Presented at Cost Action Alien Challenge. | Gerovasileiou V, Akel EHKh, Akyol O, Alongi G, Azevedo F, Babali N, Bakiu R, Bariche M, Bennoui A, Castriota L, Chintiroglou CC, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Galinou-Mitsoudi S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Golemaj A, Hadjioannou L, Hartingerova J, Insacco G, Katsanevakis S, Kleitou P, Korun J, Lipej L, Malegue M, Michailidis N, Mouzai Tifoura A, Ovalis P, Petovic S, Piraino S, Rizkalla SI, Rousou M, Savva I, Sen H, Spinelli A, Vougioukalou KG, Xharahi E, Zava B, Zenetos A (2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al.: New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18:355-384. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b5b9bdce746065e0915045084ef7aa7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2016/2016	Ulman A (2016) Alien Ascidian Taxonomy and Identification Training. Poster Session Presented at Cost Action Alien Challenge. | Gerovasileiou V, Akel EHKh, Akyol O, Alongi G, Azevedo F, Babali N, Bakiu R, Bariche M, Bennoui A, Castriota L, Chintiroglou CC, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Galinou-Mitsoudi S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Golemaj A, Hadjioannou L, Hartingerova J, Insacco G, Katsanevakis S, Kleitou P, Korun J, Lipej L, Malegue M, Michailidis N, Mouzai Tifoura A, Ovalis P, Petovic S, Piraino S, Rizkalla SI, Rousou M, Savva I, Sen H, Spinelli A, Vougioukalou KG, Xharahi E, Zava B, Zenetos A (2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al.: New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18:355-384. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b7091407e7d901e6ef70dfc0df3a216	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1919/1938	Bevan W (1919) Notes on agriculture in Cyprus and its products, 105 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b88bb5804520baecc9dad20103a8a9c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1964/2025	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/55268801 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b88bb5804520baecc9dad20103a8a9c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1964/2025	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/55268801 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b9920b614b15a580e494288c8d9dd51	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1956/1984	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Ioannou N, Iordanou NT (1987) Aphid populations and potato leafroll virus spread in prospective seed potato growing areas of Cyprus. Technical Bulletin 96: 9p.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8b9920b614b15a580e494288c8d9dd51	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1956/1984	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Ioannou N, Iordanou NT (1987) Aphid populations and potato leafroll virus spread in prospective seed potato growing areas of Cyprus. Technical Bulletin 96: 9p.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8bc75fed1157a2d4b46bc8aadd8af83a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1990/1990	Verlaque M, Boudouresque CF (1991) Stypopodium schimperi (Buchinger ex Kützing) Verlaque et Boudouresque comb. nov. (Dictyotales, Fucophyceae), algue de mer Rouge récemment apparue en Méditerranée. Cryptogamie Algologie 12: 195-211. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, 2009. Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8bc75fed1157a2d4b46bc8aadd8af83a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1990/1990	Verlaque M, Boudouresque CF (1991) Stypopodium schimperi (Buchinger ex Kützing) Verlaque et Boudouresque comb. nov. (Dictyotales, Fucophyceae), algue de mer Rouge récemment apparue en Méditerranée. Cryptogamie Algologie 12: 195-211. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, 2009. Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8bc75fed1157a2d4b46bc8aadd8af83a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1990/1990	Verlaque M, Boudouresque CF (1991) Stypopodium schimperi (Buchinger ex Kützing) Verlaque et Boudouresque comb. nov. (Dictyotales, Fucophyceae), algue de mer Rouge récemment apparue en Méditerranée. Cryptogamie Algologie 12: 195-211. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A, 2009. Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8bcfbc95a6848f7f9a3ab819dbda9eca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hitchhikersShip	2011/	Birdlife (2018) https://birdlifecyprus.org/el/birdwatchers-watch-out-for-aliens/ (accessed 28/11/2022)EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8bd753bfb99a29085e6d11d7cdd179f8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1788/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/303418374	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8bd92cd157871180c120bb7e69005b3f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1937/1995	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 4 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 4]. Dasoponos 25: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8bd92cd157871180c120bb7e69005b3f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1937/1995	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 4 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 4]. Dasoponos 25: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8c4cec78960a73433eabe3c121b81bb4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1997/1998	Kocatas A, Katagan T, Benli HA (2001) Contribution to the knowledge of the Crustacean fauna of Cyprus. Israel Journal of Zoology 47: 147-160. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8c4cec78960a73433eabe3c121b81bb4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	otherTransport	1997/1998	Kocatas A, Katagan T, Benli HA (2001) Contribution to the knowledge of the Crustacean fauna of Cyprus. Israel Journal of Zoology 47: 147-160. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8c4cec78960a73433eabe3c121b81bb4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1997/1998	Kocatas A, Katagan T, Benli HA (2001) Contribution to the knowledge of the Crustacean fauna of Cyprus. Israel Journal of Zoology 47: 147-160. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8c5c45a2438b6d57580adf08671d6a02	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8c76f4cfe7ed9f442ddc5d5fec8cf981	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8c76f4cfe7ed9f442ddc5d5fec8cf981	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8c9cd65863deec956a9e0604755ca612	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1862/1998	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	as native in Flora of Cyprus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8cad1d22ca35eb78b03fbedc3c729d7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1905/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. Willdenowia 31(2): 383-409. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.31.31207	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8cf38fca8599e51a027dc005d587eb9d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d06ea31091b3b654fe2cb3a98930289	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	failing	biologicalControl	1962/1962	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d097173641c79f5a918b18befb35d91	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	2000/2000	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Acroptilon repens (L.) DC.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d097173641c79f5a918b18befb35d91	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	vehicles	2000/2000	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Acroptilon repens (L.) DC.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d33fd68ced79b2d893ae1bee8e41bb9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1958/1967	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d33fd68ced79b2d893ae1bee8e41bb9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1958/1967	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d33fd68ced79b2d893ae1bee8e41bb9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1958/1967	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d3402047ad95982e111099b2e865f3f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Acacia mollissima
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d3e0463657e0c91c9c041414f6caca7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d5ebb1ef239a5f5b514924a13719cfc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1998/1998	Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d85584da983be5a5939f9c75e0728a0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d85584da983be5a5939f9c75e0728a0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d9dafe8be6b2a05e06b24e77c8104fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1996/2013	Viney DE (1996) An illustrated Flora of North Cyprus, Vol. 2. Gantner (Vaduz/Liechtenstein), 167p. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d9dafe8be6b2a05e06b24e77c8104fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1996/2013	Viney DE (1996) An illustrated Flora of North Cyprus, Vol. 2. Gantner (Vaduz/Liechtenstein), 167p. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8d9dafe8be6b2a05e06b24e77c8104fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1996/2013	Viney DE (1996) An illustrated Flora of North Cyprus, Vol. 2. Gantner (Vaduz/Liechtenstein), 167p. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8dcfeb54589993b2748f4befd106b248	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	foodContaminant	1873/2020	Baudi di Selve F (1873) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore sb Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Berliner entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8dd0e3214b6ef025c74a2fa9788ef6e3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1998/2001	Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8df4615a8334439ddc0d6b0c47311716	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual		1870/1870	Baudi di Selve F (1870) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregate recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars tertia. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 14: 49-70.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e0a650bf930ad219671cba883f12c25	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e0cb2f0a8a8f4c9f5fe98dada90aafa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e126f13f9fd5aa33e0dad4bfb984f1d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e62f0bf75efe816da25b2e7bc1cc185	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1956/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e62f0bf75efe816da25b2e7bc1cc185	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1956/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e773ad45517d74c186dde6bb29274f4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2016/2016	Andreou V, Crocetta F (2018) The alien mollusc Haminoea cyanomarginata Heller & Thompson, 1983 in Cyprus. In: Yokes et al. (2018) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November 2018). Mediterranean Marine Science 19(3): 673-689. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19386 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e773ad45517d74c186dde6bb29274f4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2016/2016	Andreou V, Crocetta F (2018) The alien mollusc Haminoea cyanomarginata Heller & Thompson, 1983 in Cyprus. In: Yokes et al. (2018) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November 2018). Mediterranean Marine Science 19(3): 673-689. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19386 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e773ad45517d74c186dde6bb29274f4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2016/2016	Andreou V, Crocetta F (2018) The alien mollusc Haminoea cyanomarginata Heller & Thompson, 1983 in Cyprus. In: Yokes et al. (2018) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November 2018). Mediterranean Marine Science 19(3): 673-689. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19386 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e7fee1417c46faf7ce111d0a69a2616	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1993/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8e7fee1417c46faf7ce111d0a69a2616	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1993/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8f0a48b5abbeeaea0edbd227ae1708e6	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1873/1936	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8f0a48b5abbeeaea0edbd227ae1708e6	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	established	timberTrade	1873/1936	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8f0a48b5abbeeaea0edbd227ae1708e6	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1873/1936	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8f12a76eddfae4a2bbc83406626d9d85	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	forestry		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8f12a76eddfae4a2bbc83406626d9d85	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8f164abd1e6899039ecfd2f30b2bcebb	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive		2007/2024	Troglorites (2025) http://www.troglorites.fr/Chypre/Dermestes.html#7 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/206576888	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:8fd92bb1ed8dd10e5791ff479f00f23b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1906/1906	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9011119e21f41bc174d003bc13e7fd69	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9011119e21f41bc174d003bc13e7fd69	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:901a75ec5c3124e5a496944bed06a532	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1996/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:901a75ec5c3124e5a496944bed06a532	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1996/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:901a75ec5c3124e5a496944bed06a532	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1996/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9031d01c6ac9eadc2656e0188096f9d8	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1939/1939	Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:903230b5801b58df4fff8999e8bc3528	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:90713cc4f935cf3874a73291aebc1a42	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2013/2013	Vassilliou V, Kitsis P (2015) First record of the sisal weevil, Scyphophorus acupunctatus, in Cyprus. Entomologia Hellenica 24: 22-26. https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11542	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:90713cc4f935cf3874a73291aebc1a42	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2013/2013	Vassilliou V, Kitsis P (2015) First record of the sisal weevil, Scyphophorus acupunctatus, in Cyprus. Entomologia Hellenica 24: 22-26. https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11542	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:907640d4ed63f7cd937ca59c3be8acda	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1458/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:908bbef12f6021d30ccc0b8a4c7b7449	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Lopez-Vaamonde C, Agassiz D, Augustin S, De Prins J, De Prins W, Gomboc S, Ivinskis P, Karsholt O, Koutroumpas A, Koutroumpa F, Laštůvka Z, Marabuto E, Olivella E, Przybylowicz L, Roques A, Ryrholm N, Sefrova H, Sima P, Sims I, Sinev S, Skulev B, Tomov R, Zilli A, Lees D (2010) Lepidoptera. Chapter 11. BioRisk 4: 603-668. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.50 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:90d57c8d7c4c69a4dc2e49a909a50303	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1966/1968	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91571d64aa0c57785be89a803947a57b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:915d410cf80ef359bd00b6f9517c0d8f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual			Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed [21st May 2020]	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91645662650ecb95e2421a32d920802f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2025	EPPO (2014) First report of Singhiella simplex in Cyprus: addition to the EPPO Alert List. EPPO Reporting Service no. 11 - 2014  Num. article: 2014/213 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-3306 [Accessed on 18.07.2022]	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Paphos, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91645662650ecb95e2421a32d920802f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2014/2025	EPPO (2014) First report of Singhiella simplex in Cyprus: addition to the EPPO Alert List. EPPO Reporting Service no. 11 - 2014  Num. article: 2014/213 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-3306 [Accessed on 18.07.2022]	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Paphos, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:918503713e39a3a9e8043418f6685f97	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:918503713e39a3a9e8043418f6685f97	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:918503713e39a3a9e8043418f6685f97	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91ab716ae7c2a908eba0b1b084c87f50	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1984/1994	Bradbury JF (1991) IMI Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria No. 105, Sheet 1046. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Kyriakou A, Eliades G, Ioannou N, Kapari-Isaia T (1996) Effect of stubborn disease on growth, yield and fruit quality of Frost Washington Navel and Frost Valencia oranges in Cyprus. Journal of Horticultural Science 71(3): 461-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/14620316.1996.11515427 | NPPO of Cyprus (1993) | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91ab716ae7c2a908eba0b1b084c87f50	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1984/1994	Bradbury JF (1991) IMI Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria No. 105, Sheet 1046. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Kyriakou A, Eliades G, Ioannou N, Kapari-Isaia T (1996) Effect of stubborn disease on growth, yield and fruit quality of Frost Washington Navel and Frost Valencia oranges in Cyprus. Journal of Horticultural Science 71(3): 461-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/14620316.1996.11515427 | NPPO of Cyprus (1993) | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91ab716ae7c2a908eba0b1b084c87f50	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1984/1994	Bradbury JF (1991) IMI Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria No. 105, Sheet 1046. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Kyriakou A, Eliades G, Ioannou N, Kapari-Isaia T (1996) Effect of stubborn disease on growth, yield and fruit quality of Frost Washington Navel and Frost Valencia oranges in Cyprus. Journal of Horticultural Science 71(3): 461-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/14620316.1996.11515427 | NPPO of Cyprus (1993) | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91ab716ae7c2a908eba0b1b084c87f50	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1984/1994	Bradbury JF (1991) IMI Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria No. 105, Sheet 1046. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Kyriakou A, Eliades G, Ioannou N, Kapari-Isaia T (1996) Effect of stubborn disease on growth, yield and fruit quality of Frost Washington Navel and Frost Valencia oranges in Cyprus. Journal of Horticultural Science 71(3): 461-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/14620316.1996.11515427 | NPPO of Cyprus (1993) | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91be4e91af82d0cdd7dea96d2889908c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1934/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91be4e91af82d0cdd7dea96d2889908c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1934/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91d5bae7b1f10852e7a41ec39bcf1a1b	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	pet	2018/2018	Bariche M, Constantinou C, Sayar N (2018) First confirmed record of the white-spotted puffer Arothron hispidus (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Mediterranean Sea. BioInvasions Records 7(4): 433-436. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2018.7.4.13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91d5bae7b1f10852e7a41ec39bcf1a1b	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	ballastWater	2018/2018	Bariche M, Constantinou C, Sayar N (2018) First confirmed record of the white-spotted puffer Arothron hispidus (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Mediterranean Sea. BioInvasions Records 7(4): 433-436. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2018.7.4.13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:91d5bae7b1f10852e7a41ec39bcf1a1b	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	corridor	2018/2018	Bariche M, Constantinou C, Sayar N (2018) First confirmed record of the white-spotted puffer Arothron hispidus (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Mediterranean Sea. BioInvasions Records 7(4): 433-436. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2018.7.4.13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:920aa6090c62f93fcebaae0b9db97195	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2012/2025	Salata S, Georgiadis C, Borowiec L (2019) Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus. North-Western Journal of Zoology 15(1): 13-23.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:920aa6090c62f93fcebaae0b9db97195	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2012/2025	Salata S, Georgiadis C, Borowiec L (2019) Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus. North-Western Journal of Zoology 15(1): 13-23.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:922fb3446eb008d02f7dc3f64967b4f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2022/2022	Michail C, Tanduo V, Crocetta F, Giovos I, Litsiou S, Kleitou P (2023) Engagement of fishers in citizen science enhances the knowledge on alien decapods in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Aquatic Ecology https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-023-10046-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:922fb3446eb008d02f7dc3f64967b4f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2022/2022	Michail C, Tanduo V, Crocetta F, Giovos I, Litsiou S, Kleitou P (2023) Engagement of fishers in citizen science enhances the knowledge on alien decapods in Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). Aquatic Ecology https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-023-10046-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:92310669bdf108f72ba0cdbb6b0f5756	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1928/2019	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/20805876	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:929e079cc911cecacd92eda480d58e0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1880/2003	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 2 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 2]. Dasoponos 23: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:92bdb47d4b818e6e7fa0aaf255c2a6e1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1955/1955	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:92c409e20e6b3eedb6d8d1482ef1fb88	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1967/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:92ff461b6b6e0475814633549b29caf4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9304250a1dd9cc89fcb8e79f1cb725ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Vassiliou VA, Kitsis PC, Papadoulis GT (2012) New records of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Cyprus. International Journal of Acarology 38(3): 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2011.603357	As Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor, 1954) (synonym - EASIN). Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9304250a1dd9cc89fcb8e79f1cb725ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2010/2010	Vassiliou VA, Kitsis PC, Papadoulis GT (2012) New records of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Cyprus. International Journal of Acarology 38(3): 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2011.603357	As Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor, 1954) (synonym - EASIN). Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9304250a1dd9cc89fcb8e79f1cb725ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Vassiliou VA, Kitsis PC, Papadoulis GT (2012) New records of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Cyprus. International Journal of Acarology 38(3): 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2011.603357	As Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor, 1954) (synonym - EASIN). Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9364856f521d9cb828fb383a6289cb61	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1999/1999	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93ae2c07cea1a2dfcd19573565d2f547	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	aquacultureMariculture	1998/2005	Ioannou N, Psallidas PG, Glynos P (2000) First record of bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) on tomato in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 148(6): 383-386. | Papayannis LC (2008) Detection and identification of bacterial disease infecting tomato crops in Cyprus. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 47(2), p 147. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93ae2c07cea1a2dfcd19573565d2f547	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1998/2005	Ioannou N, Psallidas PG, Glynos P (2000) First record of bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) on tomato in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 148(6): 383-386. | Papayannis LC (2008) Detection and identification of bacterial disease infecting tomato crops in Cyprus. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 47(2), p 147. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93ae2c07cea1a2dfcd19573565d2f547	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1998/2005	Ioannou N, Psallidas PG, Glynos P (2000) First record of bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) on tomato in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 148(6): 383-386. | Papayannis LC (2008) Detection and identification of bacterial disease infecting tomato crops in Cyprus. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 47(2), p 147. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93ae2c07cea1a2dfcd19573565d2f547	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1998/2005	Ioannou N, Psallidas PG, Glynos P (2000) First record of bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) on tomato in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 148(6): 383-386. | Papayannis LC (2008) Detection and identification of bacterial disease infecting tomato crops in Cyprus. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 47(2), p 147. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93ae2c07cea1a2dfcd19573565d2f547	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1998/2005	Ioannou N, Psallidas PG, Glynos P (2000) First record of bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) on tomato in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 148(6): 383-386. | Papayannis LC (2008) Detection and identification of bacterial disease infecting tomato crops in Cyprus. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 47(2), p 147. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93ae2c07cea1a2dfcd19573565d2f547	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1998/2005	Ioannou N, Psallidas PG, Glynos P (2000) First record of bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) on tomato in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 148(6): 383-386. | Papayannis LC (2008) Detection and identification of bacterial disease infecting tomato crops in Cyprus. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 47(2), p 147. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93ae2c07cea1a2dfcd19573565d2f547	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	machineryEquipment	1998/2005	Ioannou N, Psallidas PG, Glynos P (2000) First record of bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) on tomato in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 148(6): 383-386. | Papayannis LC (2008) Detection and identification of bacterial disease infecting tomato crops in Cyprus. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 47(2), p 147. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93c5aae56fd13cb77b1ab9486ad1ee5d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93c5aae56fd13cb77b1ab9486ad1ee5d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:93eb7a94a008f93af61abdc6bbeb6f85	Cyprus	CY	absent	introduced		hunting	1990/2003	Hadjisterkotis E (2000) The introduction of wild boar Sus scrofa in Cyprus: an alien species in a highly endemic area. Biogeographia – The Journal of Integrative Biogeography 21(1): 625-646.Hadjisterkotis E, Heise-Pavlov PM (2006) The failure of the introduction of wild boar Sus scrofa in the island of Cyprus: a case study. European journal of wildlife research 52(3): 213-215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-006-0037-3Zeder MA (2008) Domestication and early agriculture in the Mediterranean Basin: Origins, diffusion, and impact. PNAS 105(33): 11597-11604. http://www.pnas.orgcgidoi10.1073pnas.0801317105%20pna/	"In 2004, no animals were observed in localities where they had been seen before. Surveys in September 2004 (Troodos National Park) and January/February 2005 (Troodos Forest, Pafos Forest, and Lemesos Forest) revealed no signs of recent wild boar presence. "
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:941896ae3bf3a955812e685e7b23554b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Bauchinia tomentosa
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9447501a9f540be2e48f9e937d4caa35	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	/2025	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | http://biodiversitycyprus.blogspot.com/2017/11/etruscan-shrew-suncus-etruscus-also.html | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/271908438	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:945f6ed52af397e902cf5538fe2cdfa1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		1997/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Goffredo S, Dubinsky Z (2013) The Mediterranean Sea: Its history and present challenges. Springer Science & Business Media. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:948f3d7d0f1c33970f2d50353a6d7409	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2025/2025	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 | Bariche M, Abd Ellah SM, Akyol O, Alfergani ES, Alvito A, Alshawy F, Ammar IA, Becker CÉ, Bello G, Beton D, Çaglar S, Canduci G, Dulcic J, Fitori A, Gastouniotis G, Gastouniotis P, Georgiadis C, Gofas S, Goruppi A, Grech D, Huseyinoglu MF, Ivesa N, Kajtna U, Kondylatos G, Lardicci C, Maaroof R, Mardokic D, Mardokic O, Mavric B, Moccia D, Nota A, Paschali E, Rizgalla J, Taskin E, Tempesti J, Teneketzis K, Tiralongo F, Tosunoglu Z, Yazilan Ö, Zacchetti L(2025) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean Sea (December 2025). Mediterranean Marine Science 26:941–971. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.43526	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:948f3d7d0f1c33970f2d50353a6d7409	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2025/2025	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 | Bariche M, Abd Ellah SM, Akyol O, Alfergani ES, Alvito A, Alshawy F, Ammar IA, Becker CÉ, Bello G, Beton D, Çaglar S, Canduci G, Dulcic J, Fitori A, Gastouniotis G, Gastouniotis P, Georgiadis C, Gofas S, Goruppi A, Grech D, Huseyinoglu MF, Ivesa N, Kajtna U, Kondylatos G, Lardicci C, Maaroof R, Mardokic D, Mardokic O, Mavric B, Moccia D, Nota A, Paschali E, Rizgalla J, Taskin E, Tempesti J, Teneketzis K, Tiralongo F, Tosunoglu Z, Yazilan Ö, Zacchetti L(2025) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean Sea (December 2025). Mediterranean Marine Science 26:941–971. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.43526	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:948f3d7d0f1c33970f2d50353a6d7409	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2025/2025	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 | Bariche M, Abd Ellah SM, Akyol O, Alfergani ES, Alvito A, Alshawy F, Ammar IA, Becker CÉ, Bello G, Beton D, Çaglar S, Canduci G, Dulcic J, Fitori A, Gastouniotis G, Gastouniotis P, Georgiadis C, Gofas S, Goruppi A, Grech D, Huseyinoglu MF, Ivesa N, Kajtna U, Kondylatos G, Lardicci C, Maaroof R, Mardokic D, Mardokic O, Mavric B, Moccia D, Nota A, Paschali E, Rizgalla J, Taskin E, Tempesti J, Teneketzis K, Tiralongo F, Tosunoglu Z, Yazilan Ö, Zacchetti L(2025) New records of introduced species in the Mediterranean Sea (December 2025). Mediterranean Marine Science 26:941–971. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.43526	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9534ca1170d8f09bd0b5e5537d41febf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9576b686339af5499b2553164d5dda06	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2023/2023	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9576b686339af5499b2553164d5dda06	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2023/2023	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9576b686339af5499b2553164d5dda06	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2023/2023	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:95c244715276133a79ced141373f9908	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	2020/2025	Konstantinou G, Hadjiconstantis M, Demetriou J (2025) First record of the Asian mud-dauber wasp Sceliphron curvatum (Hymenoptera, Sphecidae) in Cyprus, including an identification key and notes on its possible impacts. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 68(1): 117-135. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux67.e119349	Date of last observation based on observed nests (leg. M. Hadjiconstantis, Nicosia)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:95c462293186dbf5a1e538bc3358227a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2016/2016	Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:95caea279d7c7a8847bc902890ae06c5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1991/1991	Argyrou M (2000). The “cladophora” phenomenon in the coastal waters of Cyprus. In: United Nations Environment Programme (Ed.), Proceedings of the First Mediterranean Symposium on Marine Vegetation. AJACCIO, 3-4 OCTOBRE 2000. pp. 69-73. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:95caea279d7c7a8847bc902890ae06c5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1991/1991	Argyrou M (2000). The “cladophora” phenomenon in the coastal waters of Cyprus. In: United Nations Environment Programme (Ed.), Proceedings of the First Mediterranean Symposium on Marine Vegetation. AJACCIO, 3-4 OCTOBRE 2000. pp. 69-73. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:95caea279d7c7a8847bc902890ae06c5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1991/1991	Argyrou M (2000). The “cladophora” phenomenon in the coastal waters of Cyprus. In: United Nations Environment Programme (Ed.), Proceedings of the First Mediterranean Symposium on Marine Vegetation. AJACCIO, 3-4 OCTOBRE 2000. pp. 69-73. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:961d4f99804cff09ad336ffa53cb82df	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1935/1935	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:961d4f99804cff09ad336ffa53cb82df	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1935/1935	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:96283856435cd6ec2921f0709070921c	Cyprus	CY	absent	introduced	captive	contaminantNursery	2009/2009	Vassiliou VA, Kazantzis E, Melifronidou-Pantelidou A (2011) First report of the nipa palm hispid Octodonta nipae on queen palms in Cyprus. Phytoparasitica 39: 51-54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-010-0128-2	exterminated
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:964a3f8f3aa1fa033f2379b422f656a4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1960/2025	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	Date of last observation based on observed indivuduals leg. J. Demetriou Paphos
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:969e8da4b7c6f990a78700ff360f5e3b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1849/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	Common garden plant
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:969e8da4b7c6f990a78700ff360f5e3b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1849/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	Common garden plant
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:96a050cb85eb98d31acf35ff0ffc07a0	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease	2011/2015	Langeneck J, Marcelli M, Simak HC (2012) Unexpected alien species in Cyprus waters: Acanthurus coeruleus (Actinopterygii: Acanthuridae). Marine Biodiversity Records 5: e116. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267212001042 | Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4):425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98821585 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:970fbdcb08cd9cdab7915dd2829a1651	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2007/2007	Borowski J (2007) Family Ptinidae. pp. 55-56, 328-339. In Löbl, I., & A. Smetana (eds.), Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera, 4. Elateroidea-Derodontoidea-Bostrichoidea-Lymexyloidea-Cleroidea-Cucujoidea. 935 pp. Apollo Books, Stenstrup.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:971c08ec0164d8d3aadd55ee136c157b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1957/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:971c08ec0164d8d3aadd55ee136c157b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1957/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:971c08ec0164d8d3aadd55ee136c157b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1957/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:971c08ec0164d8d3aadd55ee136c157b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1957/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:971c08ec0164d8d3aadd55ee136c157b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1957/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:971c08ec0164d8d3aadd55ee136c157b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1957/1995	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:973bf31eb9308acb2fdf1de5b239d025	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1970/2012	Demetropoulos A (1971) Marine Molluscs of Cyprus, Part B, Bivalvia (Lamellibranchiata). Some Additions to Part A. (Placophora, Gastropoda, Scaphopoda and Cephalopoda). A Check List of Cyprus Molluscs. Bulletin of the Department of Fisheries 3: 24 p. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:973bf31eb9308acb2fdf1de5b239d025	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1970/2012	Demetropoulos A (1971) Marine Molluscs of Cyprus, Part B, Bivalvia (Lamellibranchiata). Some Additions to Part A. (Placophora, Gastropoda, Scaphopoda and Cephalopoda). A Check List of Cyprus Molluscs. Bulletin of the Department of Fisheries 3: 24 p. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:973bf31eb9308acb2fdf1de5b239d025	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1970/2012	Demetropoulos A (1971) Marine Molluscs of Cyprus, Part B, Bivalvia (Lamellibranchiata). Some Additions to Part A. (Placophora, Gastropoda, Scaphopoda and Cephalopoda). A Check List of Cyprus Molluscs. Bulletin of the Department of Fisheries 3: 24 p. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:97b9890ec875182dc667cfc8d16274bd	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1992/1992	Barash A, Danin Z (1992) Fauna Palaestina: Mollusca I. Annotated list of Mediterranean molluscs of Israel and Sinai. The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Jerusalem, 405 p. + 372 figs | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:97d02a6e94160150771aa5e0177990d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9812df12d29a3337c4f5cd68f680c00a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1962/1972	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:98561cbbf41a59ee80c62b62d5affbcf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:98561cbbf41a59ee80c62b62d5affbcf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9858c7ad280b0d8d60f244ba89212f05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2019/2021	Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9858c7ad280b0d8d60f244ba89212f05	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2019/2021	Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:985ae0c34245ca66ea8cf940d697df0d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual		2010/2010	Bordoni A (2010) Catalogue of the Staphylinidae of Cyprus and Asia Minor (Coleoptera). Fragmenta entomologica, Roma 42 (1): 35-348.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:987b5ace7ed8ee14ae29cce6244837d2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1941/1977	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:987b5ace7ed8ee14ae29cce6244837d2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1941/1977	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:987b5ace7ed8ee14ae29cce6244837d2	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		parasitesOnPlants		de Lillo E (2004) Fauna Europaea: Acari, Eriophyoidea. In: Karsholt O, van Nieukerken EJ (Eds) Fauna Europaea version 1.3. Avalaible at: http://www.faunaeur.org. Accessed on 04 Apr 2009 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:988e928c8fce56473894729cf0d5d87d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:98b4331c00424b1da603142fad4a82fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1958/1958	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:98b4331c00424b1da603142fad4a82fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1958/1958	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:98b4331c00424b1da603142fad4a82fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1958/1958	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:98b6a2041031bf89d132bff805ff8680	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			2010/2010	Lopez-Vaamonde C, Agassiz D, Augustin S, De Prins J, De Prins W, Gomboc S, Ivinskis P, Karsholt O, Koutroumpas A, Koutroumpa F, Laštůvka Z, Marabuto E, Olivella E, Przybylowicz L, Roques A, Ryrholm N, Sefrova H, Sima P, Sims I, Sinev S, Skulev B, Tomov R, Zilli A, Lees D (2010) Lepidoptera. Chapter 11. BioRisk 4: 603-668. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.50 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:98b799948c5f6efed57bea20e50d89bb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	2012/2012	Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:99305db298468c301aab9d55f6179fac	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:99305db298468c301aab9d55f6179fac	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9932e82fbeaa93916e78634a5608cace	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Davranoglou L-R, Roy H, Spodek M, Martinou A (2022) First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 25-36. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e82873	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9932e82fbeaa93916e78634a5608cace	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Davranoglou L-R, Roy H, Spodek M, Martinou A (2022) First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 25-36. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.65.e82873	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9960fd4d454d4f611f5bfc7595ad5500	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:998a872771c6a9b5ef2bdb6bf0874ae8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2000/2002	Papayiannis LC, Ioannou N, Boubourakas IN, Dovas CI, Katis NI, Falk BW (2005) Incidence of Viruses Infecting Cucurbits in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 153(9): 530-535. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.2005.01015.x	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:998a872771c6a9b5ef2bdb6bf0874ae8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2000/2002	Papayiannis LC, Ioannou N, Boubourakas IN, Dovas CI, Katis NI, Falk BW (2005) Incidence of Viruses Infecting Cucurbits in Cyprus. Journal of Phytopathology 153(9): 530-535. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.2005.01015.x	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:998b80c12338e68ddc0da3b1e49060ce	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2018	Michailidis N, Thasitis I (2018) First record of Callionymus filamentosus from Cyprus. In: Yokes et al. 2018. New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November 2018). Mediterranean Marine Science 19(3): 673-689. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19386 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54817570 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:998b80c12338e68ddc0da3b1e49060ce	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2018	Michailidis N, Thasitis I (2018) First record of Callionymus filamentosus from Cyprus. In: Yokes et al. 2018. New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November 2018). Mediterranean Marine Science 19(3): 673-689. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19386 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54817570 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:998cc72862dc35b8a1bfa052db6f3b38	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:998cc72862dc35b8a1bfa052db6f3b38	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:99f3ea24fd8378a57c96b59ee422fe4e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2022/2022	Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ac7ae51f2aaf75b84a9511caddb6d2a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ac7ae51f2aaf75b84a9511caddb6d2a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9acdc92fa30e059239ad6e8856a58262	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1960/2023	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1–13.	Introduced during the 1960s  in text as Pennisetum villosum (Georgiadis 1995)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ae62b4de95eb639798f671bf889ba77	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1996/1996	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9af8c962ff896fe9817ebd0e2c892e5a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1991/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Roy D, Alderman D, Anastasiu P, Arianoutsou M, Augustin S, Bacher S, Başnou C, Beisel J, Bertolino S, Bonesi L, Bretagnolle F, Chapuis J L, Chauvel B, Chiron F, Clergeau P, Cooper J, Cunha T, Delipetrou P, Desprez-Loustau M, Détaint M, Devin S, Didžiulis V, Essl F, Galil B S, Genovesi P, Gherardi F, Gollasch S, Hejda M, Hulme P E, Josefsson M, Kark S, Kauhala K, Kenis M, Klotz S, Kobelt M, Kühn I, Lambdon P W, Larsson T, Lopez-Vaamonde C, Lorvelec O, Marchante H, Minchin D, Nentwig W, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Olenin S, Olenina I, Ovcharenko I, Panov V E, Pascal M, Pergl J, Perglová I, Pino J, Pyšek P, Rabitsch W, Rasplus J, Rathod B, Roques A, Roy H, Sauvard D, Scalera R, Shiganova T A, Shirley S, Shwartz A, Solarz W, Vilà M, Winter M, Yésou P, Zaiko A, Adriaens T, Desmet P, Reyserhove L (2020). DAISIE - Inventory of alien invasive species in Europe. Version 1.7. Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO). Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ybwd3x accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b47641fdc9b731d5758fec5fa2fcf51	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2021	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b47641fdc9b731d5758fec5fa2fcf51	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2021/2021	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b5c24b8ad4fd56934e76a488178c870	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2019/2022	Albano PG, Steger J, Bakker PAJ, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Guy-Haim T, Huseyinoglu MF, LaFollette PI, Lubinevsky H, Mulas M, Stockinger M, Azzarone M, Sabelli B (2021) Numerous new records of tropical non-indigenous species in the Eastern Mediterranean highlight the challenges of their recognition and identification. ZooKeys 1010: 1-95. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1010.58759 | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b5c24b8ad4fd56934e76a488178c870	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2019/2022	Albano PG, Steger J, Bakker PAJ, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Guy-Haim T, Huseyinoglu MF, LaFollette PI, Lubinevsky H, Mulas M, Stockinger M, Azzarone M, Sabelli B (2021) Numerous new records of tropical non-indigenous species in the Eastern Mediterranean highlight the challenges of their recognition and identification. ZooKeys 1010: 1-95. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1010.58759 | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b5c24b8ad4fd56934e76a488178c870	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2019/2022	Albano PG, Steger J, Bakker PAJ, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Guy-Haim T, Huseyinoglu MF, LaFollette PI, Lubinevsky H, Mulas M, Stockinger M, Azzarone M, Sabelli B (2021) Numerous new records of tropical non-indigenous species in the Eastern Mediterranean highlight the challenges of their recognition and identification. ZooKeys 1010: 1-95. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1010.58759 | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b92111c5a2fc6da001e798356e93c74	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	seedContaminant	2003/2003	Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b9233d5da2ff292cf99539fa2d373ad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2005/2022	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/138859552 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9b9233d5da2ff292cf99539fa2d373ad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2005/2022	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/138859552 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ba83009e132c7c70c05d8eb916e9821	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2005/2022	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144740517 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ba83009e132c7c70c05d8eb916e9821	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2005/2022	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records 2: e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144740517 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9bd32aee63ca007910169929c305a715	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9bd32aee63ca007910169929c305a715	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9c198e672330cf4c326d6192c6c5f8d4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2018/2018	Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Questionable status
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9c6cbf1e03ffd2de432fb969c35a9b7a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A, 2017. A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9c6cbf1e03ffd2de432fb969c35a9b7a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A, 2017. A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9c863937ee68c65e2fe6d6cceec97936	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Kentia belmoreana
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ce86ee5d23ac3689eb64e09b8dfe7f3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ce86ee5d23ac3689eb64e09b8dfe7f3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ce86ee5d23ac3689eb64e09b8dfe7f3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9cfca3f2a67d7f626ee303db6f9817d4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1997/1997	Cinar ME (2003) Ecology of Syllidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) from northern Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Bulletin of Marine Science 72(3): 795-811. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d039d10ed9436f004db09e93bfed31b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2024/2024	Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d10887d2ca36197e87ebec574f90327	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1972/1998	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used. In Michail et al. (2026) first observation as <1972
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d10887d2ca36197e87ebec574f90327	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1972/1998	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used. In Michail et al. (2026) first observation as <1972
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d10887d2ca36197e87ebec574f90327	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1972/1998	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46: 143-159. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used. In Michail et al. (2026) first observation as <1972
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d131e23dffbfe0fa0bcd81750b69ee6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	biologicalControl	1987/1987	Orphanides, G.M. 1993. Control of Saissetia oleae (Hom.: Coccidae) in Cyprus through establishment of Metaphycus barletti and M. helvolus (Hym: Encyrtidae). Entomophaga 38(2): 235-239.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d2cbded3ed9388f69fa0136a3a7f063	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d2cbded3ed9388f69fa0136a3a7f063	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d61b3597b7e8e10433287c7e1423aec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d8ef23f62438c655f2f38e7ff51fd1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1879/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2013) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 16 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 16]. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9d99a73069743049e869edd9fc1c2de0	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1939/2025	Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32.	Common and widespread species
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9db418c995f9b9129c92590cecd1cb04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9db418c995f9b9129c92590cecd1cb04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9e2876c75823ee5355d2c91408f6f252	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1890/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9eaacf3f18f84089455da54f4e2f809a	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	agriculture	1787/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as native in Flora of Cyprus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9eac89b53b072c9d7774bf9a9c5aeb7b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2019/2025	van der Heyden T, Zettel H (2019) First record of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Heteroptera: Coreidae) from Cyprus. Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen, 71: 177–178. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/317493371	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9eac89b53b072c9d7774bf9a9c5aeb7b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	timberTrade	2019/2025	van der Heyden T, Zettel H (2019) First record of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Heteroptera: Coreidae) from Cyprus. Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen, 71: 177–178. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/317493371	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9eac89b53b072c9d7774bf9a9c5aeb7b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	2019/2025	van der Heyden T, Zettel H (2019) First record of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Heteroptera: Coreidae) from Cyprus. Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen, 71: 177–178. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/317493371	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9eac89b53b072c9d7774bf9a9c5aeb7b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2019/2025	van der Heyden T, Zettel H (2019) First record of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Heteroptera: Coreidae) from Cyprus. Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen, 71: 177–178. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/317493371	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ec2a2ff407f1246640b8c5249eb16b2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	2023/2023	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153696763	Seen in the wild escaping or deliberately released from confinment (pets) but do not establish viable populations
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9f02f4657620edeb43ae1d1a56b52f25	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9f02f4657620edeb43ae1d1a56b52f25	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9f384c0c585486e50c6949f088b8b160	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1932/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9f76a021a247ec1e55978f8ed98aedf4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2021/2021	Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004 | Lepiforum: Website zur Bestimmung von Schmetterlingen (Lepidoptera) und Ihren Präimaginalstadien. Available online: https://lepiforum.org/wiki/page/Downloads (accessed on 25 October 2025).	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9f76a021a247ec1e55978f8ed98aedf4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	2021/2021	Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004 | Lepiforum: Website zur Bestimmung von Schmetterlingen (Lepidoptera) und Ihren Präimaginalstadien. Available online: https://lepiforum.org/wiki/page/Downloads (accessed on 25 October 2025).	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9f76a021a247ec1e55978f8ed98aedf4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2021/2021	Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004 | Lepiforum: Website zur Bestimmung von Schmetterlingen (Lepidoptera) und Ihren Präimaginalstadien. Available online: https://lepiforum.org/wiki/page/Downloads (accessed on 25 October 2025).	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ff05227e4481f8f997eab5ab232e364	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	failing	pet	2011/2021	https://city.sigmalive.com/article/2017/4/12/rakoyn-kykloforei-eleythero-sti-leykosia/https://www.philenews.com/eidiseis/topika/article/390171/drapetefse-rakoyn-sti-lefkosiahttps://www.reporter.com.cy/local-news/article/190935/ena-thilyko-rakoyn-kykloforei-elefthero-sti-lefkosia 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ff8f5349df56ecd2d67da0cc101794e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	fisheryInTheWild	2001/2025	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320820784	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used; Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:9ff8f5349df56ecd2d67da0cc101794e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	aquacultureMariculture	2001/2025	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320820784	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used; Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a01a54fdd0e96cc0ec22f7351bb8290a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2013/2013	Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. https://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a01a54fdd0e96cc0ec22f7351bb8290a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2013/2013	Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. https://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a04efa038af761a16aab04d3c91e0f64	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1892/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Phytolacca decandra in Gennadios (2015)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a150175237a5e6f3059841d6cc7433f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ConservationOrWildlifeManagement	-9999/2025	Vigne JD, Zazzo A, Cucchi T, Carrère I, Briois F, Guilaine J (2014) The transportation of mammals to Cyprus sheds light on early voyaging and boats in the Mediterranean sea. Eurasian Prehistory 10(1-2): 157–176. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/319119776	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a1827615a7749b2dae627f97db950168	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1991/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bull. 50. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a1827615a7749b2dae627f97db950168	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	machineryEquipment	1991/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bull. 50. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a1827615a7749b2dae627f97db950168	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	vehicles	1991/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bull. 50. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a23b0b3e916e90f71f155bc177624119	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1996/2007	Orphanides G (1998) Thrips on citrus. Annual Review for 1997. Agricultural Research Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Vassiliou VA (2010) Ecology and behavior of Pezothrips kellyanus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on citrus. Journal of Economic Entomology 103: 47-53. https://doi.org/10.1603/EC09114 | Sengonca C, Blaeser P, Özden Ö, Kersting U (2006) Occurrence of thrips (Thysanoptera) infestation on nectarines and its importance to fruit damage in North Cyprus. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 113: 128–134. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03356169	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a23b0b3e916e90f71f155bc177624119	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1996/2007	Orphanides G (1998) Thrips on citrus. Annual Review for 1997. Agricultural Research Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Vassiliou VA (2010) Ecology and behavior of Pezothrips kellyanus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on citrus. Journal of Economic Entomology 103: 47-53. https://doi.org/10.1603/EC09114 | Sengonca C, Blaeser P, Özden Ö, Kersting U (2006) Occurrence of thrips (Thysanoptera) infestation on nectarines and its importance to fruit damage in North Cyprus. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 113: 128–134. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03356169	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a2428467dd7ad63939d88089eff2d1c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1932/1991	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1993) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 2.  Flora Mediterranea 3: 239-259. | Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a2d3fc975c5db4fe39d0a464feb69ee4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a2f2c209c4840e40bba4515936a09103	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	2024/2025	EPPO (2024) First report of Dacus ciliatus in Cyprushttps://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-7896. EPPO Reporting Service no. 07 - 2024  Num. article: 2024/146	https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-8045#:~:text=EPPO%20Global%20Database,-Go!&text=Dacus%20ciliatus%20(Diptera%3A%20Tephritidae%20%E2%80%93,and%20melon%20(Cucumis%20melo).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a2f6ffef1918e1c2771601aac2b610e4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1973/1973	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a30805a2e447c2ff19047e4a26a98e0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1966/1968	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a308062dbd5802101a8202d61224b177	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1862/1905	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a3586b37c5c9c9e2347ba23dad5ea129	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1950/1997	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12. 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a35a1cd917e4e12093be725034ce2597	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1928/2025	Norman JR (1929) Notes on the fishes of the Suez Canal. Proceedings of the Zoological Society, London, 2: 616. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494788 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a35a1cd917e4e12093be725034ce2597	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1928/2025	Norman JR (1929) Notes on the fishes of the Suez Canal. Proceedings of the Zoological Society, London, 2: 616. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323494788 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a36853e482c2e4c11ea5055eac7a40aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	forestry	1923/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a36853e482c2e4c11ea5055eac7a40aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a37adfc4c80e6d145fe270358fb8bea8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a37adfc4c80e6d145fe270358fb8bea8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a39ff66fd2e7e8850806568357db7e04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1993/2025	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320811445 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a39ff66fd2e7e8850806568357db7e04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1993/2025	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320811445 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a39ff66fd2e7e8850806568357db7e04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1993/2025	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320811445 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a3cd89aafc3a1dd530dc14458c3a0040	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1968/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last observation based on collected specimens leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou Akrotiri UK SBA
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a3cd89aafc3a1dd530dc14458c3a0040	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1968/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last observation based on collected specimens leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou Akrotiri UK SBA
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a3e093f5bd96e468b3a34d20394ed145	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	forestry	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a3e093f5bd96e468b3a34d20394ed145	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a3e093f5bd96e468b3a34d20394ed145	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a46a042fa3b9f053ee00d4b7a68434b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2022/2022	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a46a042fa3b9f053ee00d4b7a68434b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2022/2022	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a4b61f9807f75e5447649ab0b57c091c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1931/1931	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5037280059b0fdd5fdd70616bebf3c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1991/1991	Chassagnard MT, Kraaijeveld AR (1991) The occurence of Zaprionus sensu stricto in the Palaearctic region (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Annales de la Société Entomologique de France 27: 495–496.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a52f6b704b37fbb0dfa976a23d9aa387	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5621ad5f4d6699afaedca084e70502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1995/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5621ad5f4d6699afaedca084e70502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1995/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5621ad5f4d6699afaedca084e70502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1995/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5621ad5f4d6699afaedca084e70502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1995/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5621ad5f4d6699afaedca084e70502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1995/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5621ad5f4d6699afaedca084e70502e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1995/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a56d1883c87ac7245118ef38f8a3ffdd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1880/2021	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a56d1883c87ac7245118ef38f8a3ffdd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1880/2021	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a57688b9237f4f3ad841463b5086c90c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation based on colleted specimens leg. N. Tawatao
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a57688b9237f4f3ad841463b5086c90c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation based on colleted specimens leg. N. Tawatao
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a58ed4179e11379c524470c3c7a4efb7	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2016/2016	Ulman (2016) Alien Ascidian Taxonomy and Identification Training. Poster. COST-STSM-TD1209-051116-080962 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a59134680a1106f60ff8854316b91da2	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced			1996/1996	Putshkov PV, Putshkov VG (1996) Reduviidae Latreille, 1807. In Aukema B, Rieger C (Eds) Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region. Vol. 2. Amsterdam: Th e Netherlands Entomological Society, 148–266.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5b87342573904de0bc984dbde806e01	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1988/1988	Beaucournu JC (1988) Catalogue des Siphonaptères de la Grèce. Fauna Greciae III. (Drosopoulos A et al. Eds.) Société Zoologique Hellénique 103 pp.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5d121d3f0c86e4854564db025ac0270	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2011/2011	Romani L, Tringali LP, Crocetta F (2021) A review of occurrence, distribution and alien status of Notodiaphana atlantica Ortea, Moro and Espinosa, 2013 and Liloa mongii (Audouin, 1826)(Mollusca: Heterobranchia) in the Mediterranean Sea. Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies 50(3): 259-268. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5ec87139577af815d780e24d2caa4ec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	foodContaminant	1874/2024	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/241845114	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a5ec87139577af815d780e24d2caa4ec	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	packingMaterial	1874/2024	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/241845114	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a67842afc6682a4af9db722e1af16228	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	aquacultureMariculture	1988/1988	Welcomme RL (1988) International introductions of inland aquatic species. FAO Fish. Tech. Pap. 294. 318 p.	Date of first and last observation missing, date of publication used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a696662387f93a45e089703f94028228	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	2016/2025	Marini M, Ghesini S, Buchelos C, John E (2016) Chapter 10: Dictyoptera: Blattodea. Termites and Cockroaches. In: Sparrow JD, John E (Eds.) An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus (pp. 193-213). Cyprus, Limasol, Terra Cypria. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295191730	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a696662387f93a45e089703f94028228	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2016/2025	Marini M, Ghesini S, Buchelos C, John E (2016) Chapter 10: Dictyoptera: Blattodea. Termites and Cockroaches. In: Sparrow JD, John E (Eds.) An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus (pp. 193-213). Cyprus, Limasol, Terra Cypria. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295191730	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a696662387f93a45e089703f94028228	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	people	2016/2025	Marini M, Ghesini S, Buchelos C, John E (2016) Chapter 10: Dictyoptera: Blattodea. Termites and Cockroaches. In: Sparrow JD, John E (Eds.) An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus (pp. 193-213). Cyprus, Limasol, Terra Cypria. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295191730	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a696662387f93a45e089703f94028228	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	2016/2025	Marini M, Ghesini S, Buchelos C, John E (2016) Chapter 10: Dictyoptera: Blattodea. Termites and Cockroaches. In: Sparrow JD, John E (Eds.) An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus (pp. 193-213). Cyprus, Limasol, Terra Cypria. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/295191730	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a6d45ec622def9193624d72bedaf62ff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1951/1951	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a700480bae4f33d4cb12db241a93aae2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a704dd6bd1fd6054b5f4fc22218f3f7b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a71bb7d1bee8f354959aacc11838ceba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		2005/2013	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a72ce0b01716e159380b12252690da10	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a75a5b3dd389493da0a2d178ed1d304c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a7ce817f3b0ca38fa14f4b52d3e26f5a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a85dd9daad5e2a4ab436571b1963ebbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	timberTrade	2010/2025	Cocquempot C, Lindelöw Å (2010) Longhorn beetles (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae). Chapter 8.1. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 193–218. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.56	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos and C. Makris, Limassol). Date of first observation unavailalbe, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a85dd9daad5e2a4ab436571b1963ebbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2010/2025	Cocquempot C, Lindelöw Å (2010) Longhorn beetles (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae). Chapter 8.1. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 193–218. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.56	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos and C. Makris, Limassol). Date of first observation unavailalbe, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a85dd9daad5e2a4ab436571b1963ebbd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2010/2025	Cocquempot C, Lindelöw Å (2010) Longhorn beetles (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae). Chapter 8.1. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 193–218. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.56	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos and C. Makris, Limassol). Date of first observation unavailalbe, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a8fed39c49f021a699a34cc535a9dd93	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		1998/2005	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a916916ae5d50b328901c1e02a9dd2a4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a922543458d7b7823ede75dc1368e70a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1865/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a922543458d7b7823ede75dc1368e70a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1865/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a922543458d7b7823ede75dc1368e70a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1865/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a9654c96376a6c04f6c34e1d78b982b5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1939/1939	Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a988f68972e84d8c937f1bfd2012ebae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2021/2021	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Gratsia E, Zenetos A, Digenis M, Gerovasileiou V, Kasapidis P, Karakassis I (2026) From Hulls to Caves: Insights into the Introduction and Expansion of Non-Indigenous Marine Bivalves of the Genera Isognomon and Malleus in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Diversity 18(2):127. https://doi.org/10.3390/d18020127	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a988f68972e84d8c937f1bfd2012ebae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2021/2021	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Gratsia E, Zenetos A, Digenis M, Gerovasileiou V, Kasapidis P, Karakassis I (2026) From Hulls to Caves: Insights into the Introduction and Expansion of Non-Indigenous Marine Bivalves of the Genera Isognomon and Malleus in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Diversity 18(2):127. https://doi.org/10.3390/d18020127	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a9d1f3896b4a1c1efa9ad4eff1c022d0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a9d1f3896b4a1c1efa9ad4eff1c022d0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:a9d1f3896b4a1c1efa9ad4eff1c022d0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1995/1995	Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the mollusks of Cyprus, with special attention to the alloctone species. La Conchiglie 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa081e0a0995eb9dc766a2187ae0d53b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	as Sophora japonica in Gennadios (2015)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa081e0a0995eb9dc766a2187ae0d53b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	as Sophora japonica in Gennadios (2015)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa1858cb8d4538ca3735bfa1113bf636	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/319550653 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa1858cb8d4538ca3735bfa1113bf636	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/319550653 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa1d22ceb835c031cf43ce5205e406f4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery	2010/2010	Reynaud P (2010) Thrips (Thysanoptera). Chapter 13.1. BioRisk 4: 767-791. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.59	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa1d22ceb835c031cf43ce5205e406f4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Reynaud P (2010) Thrips (Thysanoptera). Chapter 13.1. BioRisk 4: 767-791. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.59	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa8e52524d9328d383a9409e4b857e75	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources of Cyprus 1: 3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa8e52524d9328d383a9409e4b857e75	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources of Cyprus 1: 3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa9f877c67f53b59954175cffaf9133e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	erosionControl	1915/2007	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa9f877c67f53b59954175cffaf9133e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	forestry	1915/2007	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aa9f877c67f53b59954175cffaf9133e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/2007	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Hadjikyriakou GN (2013) Contribution to the study of the Flora of Cyprus. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aaaa512df0991d905bf30c88eeeccaa5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aae5f0eb9c404deeacbbaebaeb6d3ac6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1935/2005	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενης χλωρίδα της Κύπρου, ταξινομική, χλωριδική, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hand (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aaf139503048c53e9468e0d02617e7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aaf139503048c53e9468e0d02617e7fd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2007/2007	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab1314a6ac77a075fff0001c0e167859	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2009/2009	Vardinogianni K, Dimitropoulos S, Mylonas M (2012) Atlas of Cypriot snails. Cyprus Wildlife Society and Museum of Natural History Crete, 48 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab1314a6ac77a075fff0001c0e167859	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2009/2009	Vardinogianni K, Dimitropoulos S, Mylonas M (2012) Atlas of Cypriot snails. Cyprus Wildlife Society and Museum of Natural History Crete, 48 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab1314a6ac77a075fff0001c0e167859	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2009/2009	Vardinogianni K, Dimitropoulos S, Mylonas M (2012) Atlas of Cypriot snails. Cyprus Wildlife Society and Museum of Natural History Crete, 48 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab1dedca624ca1a8676ac368f1b9839d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1970/1970	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab2ca8b5fbb1ddbe2094fab7344cf1b9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab2e21a94b24023cd67b47d533a1e56d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab2e21a94b24023cd67b47d533a1e56d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab72f4d88545c874c7a75c305f9c606f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1997/1997	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab72f4d88545c874c7a75c305f9c606f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1997/1997	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab73d6a972ffcacf97dd7cb0c0f7bf1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2011/2011	EPPO (2020) First report of Opogona sacchari in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 01 - 2020  Num. article: 2020/008 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6686 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022] | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ab73d6a972ffcacf97dd7cb0c0f7bf1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2011/2011	EPPO (2020) First report of Opogona sacchari in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 01 - 2020  Num. article: 2020/008 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6686 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022] | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:abec123ada5278ef0c31385df5dabfd0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2010/2025	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Papatheodoulou A, Hand R, Pellegrino G, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2025). Cypricola 27: 1-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ac0d72bdcd156d81fb485e9af95ff6d6	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1942/1942	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ac88b1e04442ff82308e11b5b9122a63	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		foodContaminant	2007/2007	Hava J (2007) Dermestidae. In: Lobl I, Smetana A (Eds.) Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera Volume 4. Elateroidea - Derodontoidea - Bostrichoidea - Lymexyloidea - Cleroidea - Cucujoidea. Apollo Books, Stenstrup, Denmark.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ac88b1e04442ff82308e11b5b9122a63	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		transportationHabitatMaterial	2007/2007	Hava J (2007) Dermestidae. In: Lobl I, Smetana A (Eds.) Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera Volume 4. Elateroidea - Derodontoidea - Bostrichoidea - Lymexyloidea - Cleroidea - Cucujoidea. Apollo Books, Stenstrup, Denmark.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ac8da9449ee2a87532d462e1ce1efdb3	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1937/2025	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation based on observed specimens (J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aceb2d9af3354a81d02fa8feee0be015	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad225185f775756c533e169844f25bf2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2015/2025	Crocetta F, Agius D, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Bayhan YK,  Cakir M, Ciriaco S, Corsini-Foka M, Deidun A, El Zrelli R, Erguden D, Evans J, Ghelia M, Giavasi M, Kleitou P, Kondylatos G, Lipej L, Mifsud C, Ozvarol Y, Pagano A, Portelli P, Poursanidis D, Rabaoui L, Schembri PJ, Taskin E, Tiralongo F, Zenetos A (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/313629676 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad225185f775756c533e169844f25bf2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2015/2025	Crocetta F, Agius D, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Bayhan YK,  Cakir M, Ciriaco S, Corsini-Foka M, Deidun A, El Zrelli R, Erguden D, Evans J, Ghelia M, Giavasi M, Kleitou P, Kondylatos G, Lipej L, Mifsud C, Ozvarol Y, Pagano A, Portelli P, Poursanidis D, Rabaoui L, Schembri PJ, Taskin E, Tiralongo F, Zenetos A (2015) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (October 2015). Mediterranean Marine Science 16(3): 682-702. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1477 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/313629676 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad27882e5aebca8dcb370f37ed4be521	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2019/2021	Michailidis N, Manitaras I (2019) First record of the red cornetfish Fistularia petimba from Cyprus (pp. 650-651). In:Dragicevic B, Anadoli O, Angel D, Benabdi M, Bitar G, Castriota L, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Dulcic A, Edelist D, Gerovasileiou V, Giacobbe S, Goruppi A, Guy-Haim T, Konstantinidis E, Kuplik Z, Langeneck J, Macali A, Manitaras I, Michailidis N, Michaloudi E, Ovalis P, Perdikaris C, Pillon R, Piraino S, Renda W, Rizgalla J, Spinelli A, Tempesti J, Tiralongo F, Tirelli V, Tsiamis K, Turan C, Uygur N, Zava B, Zenetos A New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science, 20(3), 645-656. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.20913 | Papageorgiou M, Resaikos V, Petrou A (2023) A preliminary assessment of Fistularia petimba (Lacepède, 1803) migration in the Mediterranean Sea: historical and new data from Cyprus (Levantine Sea) with biological notes. Mediterranean Marine Science 24(2): 446–453. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.29027 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad27882e5aebca8dcb370f37ed4be521	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2019/2021	Michailidis N, Manitaras I (2019) First record of the red cornetfish Fistularia petimba from Cyprus (pp. 650-651). In:Dragicevic B, Anadoli O, Angel D, Benabdi M, Bitar G, Castriota L, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Dulcic A, Edelist D, Gerovasileiou V, Giacobbe S, Goruppi A, Guy-Haim T, Konstantinidis E, Kuplik Z, Langeneck J, Macali A, Manitaras I, Michailidis N, Michaloudi E, Ovalis P, Perdikaris C, Pillon R, Piraino S, Renda W, Rizgalla J, Spinelli A, Tempesti J, Tiralongo F, Tirelli V, Tsiamis K, Turan C, Uygur N, Zava B, Zenetos A New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science, 20(3), 645-656. http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.20913 | Papageorgiou M, Resaikos V, Petrou A (2023) A preliminary assessment of Fistularia petimba (Lacepède, 1803) migration in the Mediterranean Sea: historical and new data from Cyprus (Levantine Sea) with biological notes. Mediterranean Marine Science 24(2): 446–453. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.29027 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad3b11d2bcc1caafeca0b9feeba57575	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1990/2009	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	Source refers to Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad3b11d2bcc1caafeca0b9feeba57575	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	contaminantNursery	1990/2009	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	Source refers to Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad3f795c175bcd9a0dc5c6bb4914c331	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1939/1939	Gambles RM (1939) A list of parasites recorded from the domestic and wild animals and birds of Cyprus. Cyprus Agricultural Journal 34: 29-32.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad620eedc53152a750e5328dc9c3bf7b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2025	Collins DW, Philippou D (2016) The first European records of the invasive thrips Gynaikothrips uzeli (Zimmermann) and an associated predator Androthrips ramachandrai Karny (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), in Cyprus. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 152(1): 1-9.	Date of last observation based on observed and presenved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ad620eedc53152a750e5328dc9c3bf7b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2014/2025	Collins DW, Philippou D (2016) The first European records of the invasive thrips Gynaikothrips uzeli (Zimmermann) and an associated predator Androthrips ramachandrai Karny (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), in Cyprus. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 152(1): 1-9.	Date of last observation based on observed and presenved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ada64305683b178753715f41ecace11b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		foodContaminant	2010/2010	Skuhravá M, Martinez M, Roques A (2010) Diptera. Chapter 10. BioRisk 4: 553-602. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.53	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable. Earliest publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ada64305683b178753715f41ecace11b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Skuhravá M, Martinez M, Roques A (2010) Diptera. Chapter 10. BioRisk 4: 553-602. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.53	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable. Earliest publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:adb18462984196958770503f1d7f7fff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1957/2011	NPPO of Cyprus (2011-06) | EPPO (2016) PQR - EPPO database on quarantine pests | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:adb18462984196958770503f1d7f7fff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1957/2011	NPPO of Cyprus (2011-06) | EPPO (2016) PQR - EPPO database on quarantine pests | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:adb18462984196958770503f1d7f7fff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1957/2011	NPPO of Cyprus (2011-06) | EPPO (2016) PQR - EPPO database on quarantine pests | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:adb18462984196958770503f1d7f7fff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	research	1957/2011	NPPO of Cyprus (2011-06) | EPPO (2016) PQR - EPPO database on quarantine pests | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:adb18462984196958770503f1d7f7fff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1957/2011	NPPO of Cyprus (2011-06) | EPPO (2016) PQR - EPPO database on quarantine pests | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:add11b6b6901744997b1fd34ed684a0d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2006/2006	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:add11b6b6901744997b1fd34ed684a0d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2006/2006	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:add11b6b6901744997b1fd34ed684a0d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	2006/2006	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:add11b6b6901744997b1fd34ed684a0d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2006/2006	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:adf68ed5b728dc71a056cb4184ca68a1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954	uncertain status
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ae13b0238467058ffe201e1a3616f183	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1939/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ae13b0238467058ffe201e1a3616f183	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1939/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ae4c9e110ffd4f082d03260a784968b0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1915	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ae5ece6962bd615e2f867000d2c27130	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aea48613c82cc8b65b07d86cd82ffa56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1996/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aea48613c82cc8b65b07d86cd82ffa56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1996/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aea48613c82cc8b65b07d86cd82ffa56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1996/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aea48613c82cc8b65b07d86cd82ffa56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1996/1998	Ben Eliahu MN, Payiatas G (1999) Searching for lessepsian migrant serpulids (Annelida: Polychaeta) on Cyprus – some results of a recent expedition. Israel Journal of Zoology 45: 101-119. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aeb10495b1cc9510d6d636d7a9b54f9e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aeb10495b1cc9510d6d636d7a9b54f9e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aeb10495b1cc9510d6d636d7a9b54f9e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aed7c1f07b3d59fe7e78d0a782628e03	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aee29bff52b8481e2b534c3d24b03efc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1924/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aee29bff52b8481e2b534c3d24b03efc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1924/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:aefe7c0eedbd93c9b25485270f05c0f2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated		1862/1862	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:af08a510e48ef787cd09f22a4f6b81db	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	2010/2010	Gatzogiannis S, Palaskas D, Tsiaras D, Konstantinides P, Tsiourlis G, Kassioumis Κ, Theofanous S, Sfougaris Α, Georgiakakis P, Poirazides Κ, Zogaris S, Zanos P, Loubourdis Ν, Kalapanida Μ (2010) Management Plan of the Pafos Forest – Full Edition. Part of the Project “Preparation of an integrated Management Plan for the Pafos Forest”. March 2011. Department of Forests. Nicosia, 390 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:af08a510e48ef787cd09f22a4f6b81db	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Gatzogiannis S, Palaskas D, Tsiaras D, Konstantinides P, Tsiourlis G, Kassioumis Κ, Theofanous S, Sfougaris Α, Georgiakakis P, Poirazides Κ, Zogaris S, Zanos P, Loubourdis Ν, Kalapanida Μ (2010) Management Plan of the Pafos Forest – Full Edition. Part of the Project “Preparation of an integrated Management Plan for the Pafos Forest”. March 2011. Department of Forests. Nicosia, 390 p.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:af180605401e93ba92caf22e6022d6cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Myrsiphyllum asparagoides
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:afcaa085f472f0af3882836bc12f9138	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease	1738/1993	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) I epigenis chlorida tis Kyprou, taxinomiki, chloridiki, fytogeografiki, ikofysiologiki meleti [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b019a2a7164181d4efa87c3a0ef690dc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	aquacultureMariculture	2001/	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b0cbae20f5a67420d7173d263948a3f8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b0da59a6610be06bd40db8aef7b59e4c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1973/1997	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.| Hadjikyriakou G (2007) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 7 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 7]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b0de09d041f7631c2535a7663626a3f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1937/2007	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation from latest literatrure although the species is most probably widespread and present to-date.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b0de09d041f7631c2535a7663626a3f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/2007	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation from latest literatrure although the species is most probably widespread and present to-date.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b12099f96298345529adf7e6389bfe7f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1999/2025	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/269445873	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b12099f96298345529adf7e6389bfe7f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1999/2025	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/269445873	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b12099f96298345529adf7e6389bfe7f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1999/2025	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/269445873	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b12fd764ce2ba94aef0fd9ee284c9f35	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	invasive	foodContaminant	1933/2024	Gentry JW (1965) Crop insects of Northeast Africa - Southwest Asia. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agr. Handbook 273, 210 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/211434271	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b12fd764ce2ba94aef0fd9ee284c9f35	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	invasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1933/2024	Gentry JW (1965) Crop insects of Northeast Africa - Southwest Asia. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agr. Handbook 273, 210 p. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/211434271	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b24f4149cebe52267bdf759eebbc5271	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2001/2024	Sanchez Villarejo F (2007) Melibe 'fimbriata' from Cyprus. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from: http://www.seaslugforum.net/find.cfm?id=20207 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249289330 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b24f4149cebe52267bdf759eebbc5271	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2001/2024	Sanchez Villarejo F (2007) Melibe 'fimbriata' from Cyprus. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from: http://www.seaslugforum.net/find.cfm?id=20207 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249289330 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b24f4149cebe52267bdf759eebbc5271	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2001/2024	Sanchez Villarejo F (2007) Melibe 'fimbriata' from Cyprus. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from: http://www.seaslugforum.net/find.cfm?id=20207 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Tsiakkiros L, Zenetos A (2011) Further additions to the alien mollusc fauna along the Cypriot coast: new opisthobranchia species. Acta Adriatica 52(1): 115-124. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249289330 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b25fc7d735fe0f6b223c07bc06b2df7a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	farmedAnimals	-9999/2025	Zeder MA (2008) Domestication and early agriculture in the Mediterranean Basin: Origins, diffusion, and impact. PNAS 105(33): 11597-11604. http://www.pnas.orgcgidoi10.1073pnas.0801317105%20pna/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b2a66459c52c1e795110a79943d63a63	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Navajas M, Migeon A, Estrada-Peña A, Mailleux A-C, Servigne P, Petanović R (2010) Mites and ticks (Acari). Chapter 7.4. BioRisk 4(1): 149–192. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.58 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b2c568ed80e068663382f1a64af8e14a	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease	2001/2024	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/241821637	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used; Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b2d36ab5518f2bcdfd3929fae028612b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1937/2013	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. http://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b2d36ab5518f2bcdfd3929fae028612b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/2013	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | Ülgentürk S, Kaydan MB, Şişman Hocal¡ S (2015) New scale insect (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) records for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Türkiye Entomoloji Bülteni 5(2): 59-68. http://doi.org/10.16969/teb.16125	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b346045ca79cebf54cb9484dc747bd7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1880/2004	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b346045ca79cebf54cb9484dc747bd7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1880/2004	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b346045ca79cebf54cb9484dc747bd7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1880/2004	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b346045ca79cebf54cb9484dc747bd7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1880/2004	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 5 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 5]. Dasoponos 30: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b367fdf166874416658561cbbb1088c5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b367fdf166874416658561cbbb1088c5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b4588d9ad1d3a6733e03757fba699bd6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b45a50690622b88c1300d87d013694c3	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2019/2019	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b491199462dc0950936a771a2b2fc818	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1880/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus Vol 1. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1981) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. Preslia 53: 45-65. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2000) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 4. Flora Mediterranea 10: 235-259. | Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. Willdenowia 31(2): 383-409. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.31.31207 | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 12 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 12]. Dasoponos 38: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b4ac5e7c048793cb1bea4967d75b89d1	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b4ac5e7c048793cb1bea4967d75b89d1	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		contaminantNursery		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b4ac5e7c048793cb1bea4967d75b89d1	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		seedContaminant		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b4fc802f43e41325fdec7ac51aad3b16	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b4fc802f43e41325fdec7ac51aad3b16	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b519e5621a07ab2de0a2c2f80c17582d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1936/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/285089270	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b519e5621a07ab2de0a2c2f80c17582d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1936/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/285089270	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b52f8a30a4db3a8b03ef3ad56f3fd422	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b555d464dc6c14a8e260c08f7cafaad0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1820/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2011) (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; (accessed at: 28/11/2022)	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b58a3bef6e001c22958ca07b2d9ba582	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1: 3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b58a3bef6e001c22958ca07b2d9ba582	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1: 3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b5933411f8044a2be046b966958b1763	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2006/2025	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b5933411f8044a2be046b966958b1763	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2006/2025	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b5da1e2ec9952ecdc7c496cd92032c9c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1987/1987	Orphanides, G.M. 1993. Control of Saissetia oleae (Hom.: Coccidae) in Cyprus through establishment of Metaphycus barletti and M. helvolus (Hym: Encyrtidae). Entomophaga 38(2): 235-239.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b5e77f85c4401cec4e7cf4410d11a72e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	OtherEscape	1983/2023	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Vassiliou VA, Papadoulis G (2008) First record of Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus (Schaeffer) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in Cyprus. Entomologia Hellenica 17: 52-55. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b64246c8d757d059f4f8238e931f5e56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1995) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il Nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte II). Bollettino Malacologico 30(10-12): 269-276. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b64246c8d757d059f4f8238e931f5e56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1995) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il Nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte II). Bollettino Malacologico 30(10-12): 269-276. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b64246c8d757d059f4f8238e931f5e56	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1995) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il Nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte II). Bollettino Malacologico 30(10-12): 269-276. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b66369f6d1d78bbe0e9e11de31554ed1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2003/2024	Galil BS (2006) The marine caravan – the Suez Canal and the Erythrean invasion. p. 207-300. In: Bridging divides: maritime canals as invasion corridors, S. Gollasch, B.S. Galil, & A.N. Cohen (Eds) (Monographiae Biologicae 83), Berlin, Springer Verlag. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204766808 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist; Date of first observation as <2003 (backdated) in Michael et al. (2026) Suppl. File
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b66369f6d1d78bbe0e9e11de31554ed1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2003/2024	Galil BS (2006) The marine caravan – the Suez Canal and the Erythrean invasion. p. 207-300. In: Bridging divides: maritime canals as invasion corridors, S. Gollasch, B.S. Galil, & A.N. Cohen (Eds) (Monographiae Biologicae 83), Berlin, Springer Verlag. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204766808 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist; Date of first observation as <2003 (backdated) in Michael et al. (2026) Suppl. File
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b6693fa6a87258bdb88e1482f09b2191	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2006/2006	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209	in Flora of Cyprus as Anthemis austriaca
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b70f60023bfbb02c59a6be170a5fe5c1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2011/2011	Birdlife (2018) https://birdlifecyprus.org/el/birdwatchers-watch-out-for-aliens/ (accessed 28/11/2022) | Richardson C, Porter R (2020) Birds of Cyprus. Helm Field Guides, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, UK, 256 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b735889c5ce917057caaf44352167521	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b748a10a4bb5a88bd3a8dc3f8cb58d3a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1995/1999	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b76ac4850c90db5dd1ce23c54c663c70	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2022/2022	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b7953da721d395005ffcc7ea97af0e3f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1956/1957	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b7953da721d395005ffcc7ea97af0e3f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1956/1957	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b7c1a95dc37cb3872da7e101c48aed8b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	2009/2025	Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b7d5cc7961052b9e17969fc0247d5640	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b7d5cc7961052b9e17969fc0247d5640	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b7d5cc7961052b9e17969fc0247d5640	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2022/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J et al (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b7e61962926994843bd0d64707fca9d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	2018/2018	Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO, Pescott O (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b838969adf4f479baff508d1718bd9ee	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1994/1994	Háva J, Herrmann A (2011) New faunistic records of Dermestidae (Coleoptera) - Part 6. Boletín de la Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa (S.E.A.) 49: 227‒228.	Distribution unknown.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b8483a86d152207728016f133e4074db	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		2021/2023	Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b856741816ff5e61a2e0bc69d9e7111d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2009/2009	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109–133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b856741816ff5e61a2e0bc69d9e7111d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2009/2009	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109–133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b8606ea2ec65d72a3353b83954d4b0f9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1933/1937	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b874237841e59c033865f5950ad9141e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2007/2012	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	ex D. cf folium
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b874237841e59c033865f5950ad9141e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2007/2012	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	ex D. cf folium
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b874237841e59c033865f5950ad9141e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2007/2012	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	ex D. cf folium
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b874237841e59c033865f5950ad9141e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2007/2012	Zenetos A, Konstantinou F, Konstantinou G (2009) Towards homogenization of the Levantine alien biota: Additions to the alien molluscan fauna along the Cypriot coast. Marine Biodiversity Records (2): e156. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267209990832 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine Μollusca of Cyprus (by September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	ex D. cf folium
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b8cf7874d7d8534809566b7612fb82eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1998/1998	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b8cf7874d7d8534809566b7612fb82eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1998/1998	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b8cf7874d7d8534809566b7612fb82eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1998/1998	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b904f8e308974b09fe2d1df13d0b65e4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b9d94142fc7c7d6afec33a094c166798	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introducedAssistedColonisation	released	biologicalControl	1985/1985	Gerber E, Schaffner U (2016) Chapter 2: European insect biocontrol agents released in Europe. In: Gerber, E. & Schaffner, U. (Eds.). Review of invertebrate biological control agents introduced into Europe.CABI Switzerland, Rue des Grillons 1, CH-2800 Delémont pp. 118-127.	"Rhyzobius forestieri was also released in Cyprus, but there was no information on its establishment or impact on Saissetia oleae" (Gerber and Schaffner 2016).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b9e2c1e26e7f331eb876ca93372c52cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1976/2012	Demetropoulos A, Hadjichristophorou M (1976) Some additions to the knowledge of the malacofauna of Cyprus. Department of Fisheries, Nicosia: 75-83. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b9e2c1e26e7f331eb876ca93372c52cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1976/2012	Demetropoulos A, Hadjichristophorou M (1976) Some additions to the knowledge of the malacofauna of Cyprus. Department of Fisheries, Nicosia: 75-83. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:b9f620f9463a9d31e182d7004d679121	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Stipa tenacissima L.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ba229910ea86f656f4d8a161179f8324	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ba229910ea86f656f4d8a161179f8324	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ba5eb9036e17014fb67c38ef0cb3b1da	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated		1881/2025	İlseven S, Baştaş M (2018) The Place of Eucalyptus Within the Vegetation of Mesaoria Plain (Cyprus) and the Views of Vegetation Geography Lecturers. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 14(7): 3381-3388.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ba669e37a1e444c5a39e61d123ca17a1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Melianthus minor [Melianthus comosus Vahl.]. In GBIF Melianthus minor is shown as different species
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ba856ab90459cdae0957e50a2c65c3c5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ba856ab90459cdae0957e50a2c65c3c5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bb003479bb89d0a51a63ddced6ec9029	Cyprus	CY	absent	introduced		hunting	-9999/	Vigne JD, Zazzo A, Cucchi T, Carrère I, Briois F, Guilaine J (2014) The transportation of mammals to Cyprus sheds light on early voyaging and boats in the Mediterranean sea. Eurasian Prehistory 10(1-2): 157–176.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bb5e9e42ae176dec31894b2025c9111d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bb5e9e42ae176dec31894b2025c9111d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bb72164cfd5e148cd15ee08b31f543ad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bba8f59958a88240ea4106ea9b24e634	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	captive	contaminantOnPlants	2023/2023	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188013155	Record based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist; record unpublished in scientific literature
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bba8f59958a88240ea4106ea9b24e634	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	captive	contaminantNursery	2023/2023	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188013155	Record based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist; record unpublished in scientific literature
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bba8f59958a88240ea4106ea9b24e634	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	captive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2023/2023	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188013155	Record based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist; record unpublished in scientific literature
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bba8f59958a88240ea4106ea9b24e634	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	captive	containerBulk	2023/2023	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188013155	Record based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist; record unpublished in scientific literature
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc0469fbffbef0495b30fd767484739a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1962/1962	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	As Delphinium ambiguum
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc2448ecf208e1e2fb967b1f21238385	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		foodContaminant		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc2448ecf208e1e2fb967b1f21238385	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		seedContaminant		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc2c13df8c6ee93a4c4e531a8b2f3f38	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1985/2012	Bogi C, Coppini M, Margelli A (1989) Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna dell’alto Tirreno (Aggiornamento). La Conchiglia 21 (233-236): 25-29. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc2c13df8c6ee93a4c4e531a8b2f3f38	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1985/2012	Bogi C, Coppini M, Margelli A (1989) Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna dell’alto Tirreno (Aggiornamento). La Conchiglia 21 (233-236): 25-29. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc2c13df8c6ee93a4c4e531a8b2f3f38	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1985/2012	Bogi C, Coppini M, Margelli A (1989) Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna dell’alto Tirreno (Aggiornamento). La Conchiglia 21 (233-236): 25-29. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc33a765a23154d2ca08ea6b0e8818cb	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		1998/2018	Çinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. CBM-Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46(2): 143-160. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc42037d65926b03a40f4abb1bf4bb28	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	releasedForUse	1880/2025	iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/283574796	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc442fdb0d05355cca860397baa3dbb0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		1970/2003	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2003) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus III. Willdenowia 33: 305-325. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34: 427-456.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc4f12ae803c5c2110d824d198b22afa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2010/2010	Abu Tair NK, Langer MR (2010) Foraminiferal invasions: the effect of Lessepsian migration on the diversity and composition of benthic foraminiferal assemblage around Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Forams 2010 - International Symposium on Foraminifera, 5-10 September, Bonn, Abstracts: 42. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc4f12ae803c5c2110d824d198b22afa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2010/2010	Abu Tair NK, Langer MR (2010) Foraminiferal invasions: the effect of Lessepsian migration on the diversity and composition of benthic foraminiferal assemblage around Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Forams 2010 - International Symposium on Foraminifera, 5-10 September, Bonn, Abstracts: 42. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc4f12ae803c5c2110d824d198b22afa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2010/2010	Abu Tair NK, Langer MR (2010) Foraminiferal invasions: the effect of Lessepsian migration on the diversity and composition of benthic foraminiferal assemblage around Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Forams 2010 - International Symposium on Foraminifera, 5-10 September, Bonn, Abstracts: 42. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc9ad9bccdbf33d89c69806c2644dcf2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1994) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 30(1-4): 5-16. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc9ad9bccdbf33d89c69806c2644dcf2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1994) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 30(1-4): 5-16. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bc9ad9bccdbf33d89c69806c2644dcf2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1994) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il nord dell’ isola di Cipro. Bollettino Malacologico 30(1-4): 5-16. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10: 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bcdb1d86870dc8f03fbb9465d821cc0c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated			Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bd0f5006d9382d1d5c3b8e1ba10a4058	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1915/1915	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bd5bb63ceb3ce8f45f9c3f125af69d13	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		fisheryInTheWild	/2024	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216730066	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bd607670791ce90d1f79eaf49e6b5e6c	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	invasive	landscapeImprovement	1950/2002	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bd78c4b49116a70e11a1b0eda4934a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1965/1965	Gentry JW (1965) Crop insects of Northeast Africa - Southwest Asia. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agr. Handbook 273, 210 p.	Date of first and last observation not mentioned, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bd78c4b49116a70e11a1b0eda4934a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1965/1965	Gentry JW (1965) Crop insects of Northeast Africa - Southwest Asia. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agr. Handbook 273, 210 p.	Date of first and last observation not mentioned, year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bdab1ca33593442fec2e7cdce10bf2de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ballastWater	1960/2025	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306214440 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bdab1ca33593442fec2e7cdce10bf2de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hullFouling	1960/2025	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306214440 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bdab1ca33593442fec2e7cdce10bf2de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1960/2025	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306214440 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bdab1ca33593442fec2e7cdce10bf2de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1960/2025	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/306214440 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be22340f3f1ae5aa319cb5eaae6c3eb9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1937/1939	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be4809a76a74d941cd17004d16f1da44	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1987/1987	Borowiec L (1987) The seed-beetles (Coleoptera, Bruchidae) from the Middle East. Bulletin Entomologique de Pologne 57: 601-616.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be61c96f79581aa1f2956a1fa63c4e36	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	unaided	2013/2013	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be61c96f79581aa1f2956a1fa63c4e36	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	ballastWater	2013/2013	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be8fb1a04d5e84d9791c447b92ae093f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1998/2012	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be8fb1a04d5e84d9791c447b92ae093f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1998/2012	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be8fb1a04d5e84d9791c447b92ae093f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1998/2012	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:be8fb1a04d5e84d9791c447b92ae093f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1998/2012	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bea5a6d6b1ac732e25623752760b0538	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1998/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bea5a6d6b1ac732e25623752760b0538	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1998/1998	Cirik S, Aysel V, Benli HA, Cihangir B, Unluoglu A (2000) Preliminary studies on the marine vegetation of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Marine Sciences 6(1): 31-40. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:beabf06c63152e0ad3d22802b457b5f5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bed31d4825f5cb8b15477bd543a0d136	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bf008663ed532c4f2338ba045595a6cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1984/2006	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bf3e6845f264340fb351abe34cda5e9d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2016/2020	Michailidis N, Chartosia N (2016) New record of the Seychelles dragonet Synchiropus sechellensis Regan 1908, from the Mediterranean: accidental entrance or Lessepsian immigration? BioInvasions Records 5(4): 291-294. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2016.5.4.15 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/52347807 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bf3e6845f264340fb351abe34cda5e9d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2016/2020	Michailidis N, Chartosia N (2016) New record of the Seychelles dragonet Synchiropus sechellensis Regan 1908, from the Mediterranean: accidental entrance or Lessepsian immigration? BioInvasions Records 5(4): 291-294. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2016.5.4.15 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/52347807 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bf45f4f4b10056faef79cdee6b56fde9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1915	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	as As Acacia gregii A. Gray
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bf4cbad90dbb0b951f17b95fbb49af2b	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1992/1992	Verlaque M, Boudouresque CF, Meinesz A, Gravez V (2000) The Caulerpa racemosa complex (Caulerpales, Ulvophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea. Botanica Marina 43(1): 49–68. https://doi.org/10.1515/BOT.2000.005 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bf7d99bd879aa96baa8fdc430a730c17	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	as Dalbergia sissoo Robx.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:bfdbe13ab6c27df5a36a683074d5146b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c027276988de597ffd59257abe95638e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1930/2002	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c027276988de597ffd59257abe95638e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1930/2002	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c02cf286f65eab38fe3ff48ac4ead4df	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data-deficient see: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384035838_NEW_RECORDS_OF_CICADULINA_BIPUNCTATA_MELICHAR_1904_HEMIPTERA_CICADELLIDAE_FROM_SPAIN_AND_ITALY_AND_UPDATE_ON_ITS_DISTRIBUTION_IN_EUROPE
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c07ba386d22c72bbd2d854c7c83e3647	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c07cfb5c9aa0e23919c32d1cae4b2c68	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	packingMaterial	1986/2025	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/317494680	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c0881a2ecbd6494c1a97da9e7e85432c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		1998/2022	Cinar ME (2005) Polychaetes from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea), with two new records for the Mediterranean Sea. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 46(1): 143-161. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c08b4b4adc7a6b71eb66579c8f2ffa9f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c09e56deb91431f55577274bc8f29531	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		horticulture		Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Data on Flora of Cyprus unavailable (02/12/2025)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c09e56deb91431f55577274bc8f29531	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		ornamentalNonHorticulture		Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Data on Flora of Cyprus unavailable (02/12/2025)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c0c55fbb4ff345e3e5dd6fe2e56fbaa4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1933/1933	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c0c93fcb886fa9d1958a35808ba46b1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated			Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c0d5ddcd2f5ac9aba51059666da5c193	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c11c9a307cdbbf4492edc3142e3456c9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2018/2025	Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/286471188	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c11c9a307cdbbf4492edc3142e3456c9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	2018/2025	Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/286471188	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c14018780f95f295452a006bf6eddb24	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J, Martinou AF, Compton SG, Avtzis DN, Rasplus J-Y (2024) Playing both fig sides: the presence and host-switch of Pleistodontes imperialis (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) is confirmed in Greece and Cyprus. Phytoparasitica 52: 39. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-024-01158-2	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c14018780f95f295452a006bf6eddb24	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J, Martinou AF, Compton SG, Avtzis DN, Rasplus J-Y (2024) Playing both fig sides: the presence and host-switch of Pleistodontes imperialis (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) is confirmed in Greece and Cyprus. Phytoparasitica 52: 39. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-024-01158-2	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c16d81ed1f48c78789f28eec0412eb42	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	OtherEscape	1936/2004	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c16d81ed1f48c78789f28eec0412eb42	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1936/2004	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c17ed49910893a792f6f1e21f8d594ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	1865/2023	Demetropoulos A, Lambert M (1986) Herpetology in Cyprus. British Herpetological Society Bulletin 17: 22-27. | Hadjisterkotis E, Reese DS (1994) Palaeontological and archaeological evidence for turtles on Cyprus, with new information on living tortoises. British Herpetological Society Bulletin 49: 16-18.	Observed by Ms Eloise Springate
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c186e8b0b2b058cfb80b5638faf6ceda	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c1c7392f702451434d918ad0d8c7e4e2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2000/2025	Christou C, Psaroulaki A, Antoniou M, Toumazos P, Ioannou I, Mazeris A, Chochlakis D, Tselentis Y (2010) Rickettsia typhi and Rickettsia felis in Xenopsylla cheopis and Leptopsylla segnis Parasitizing Rats in Cyprus. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 83(6): 1301–1304. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2010.10-0118	Common and widespread species
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c1e3742d1a2c1bee8b4959e5684358d4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2019/2019	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c26fb6860191a407a881e7d977dbfa28	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c26fb6860191a407a881e7d977dbfa28	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c2ee187d454ce4cc3f4fd83967b9d897	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c322ba39a0cb2f7581315f6913affbaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1995) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il Nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte II). Bollettino Malacologico 30(10-12): 269-276. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c322ba39a0cb2f7581315f6913affbaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1995) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il Nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte II). Bollettino Malacologico 30(10-12): 269-276. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c322ba39a0cb2f7581315f6913affbaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1995) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il Nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte II). Bollettino Malacologico 30(10-12): 269-276. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c322ba39a0cb2f7581315f6913affbaf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1992/1992	Cecalupo A, Quadri P (1995) Contributo alla conoscenza malacologica per il Nord dell'isola di Cipro (Parte II). Bollettino Malacologico 30(10-12): 269-276. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c33257d5d5efa7bca9d1de2f62d90f07	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		contaminantNursery		CABI (2022) Aphis spiraecola (Spiraea aphid) https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/6221 [Accessed on 06.07.2022]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c33257d5d5efa7bca9d1de2f62d90f07	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		CABI (2022) Aphis spiraecola (Spiraea aphid) https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/6221 [Accessed on 06.07.2022]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c35c7bb9d582fe70bc6c5b615773dc97	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	farmedAnimals			Cultivated as food, seen in gardens and neighborouhoods but not in the wild
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c371236ce86a4740a0cd8f1b8bcf5ddb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive			Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou GN (2007) Aromatic and spicy plants in Cyprus. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, Nicosia, 440 pp. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds.) (2011) (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c3a55cdfd1d52b3bba75afd53e3343fe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1915/1915	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	as Sapium thomsonii Godefroy-Lebeuf ex Jumelle
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c3bc8f28bd1e88585010fd73c98d11e6	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive		-9999/	Barome PO, Volobouev V, Monnerot M, Mfune JK, Chitaukali W, Gautun J-C, Denys C (2001) Phylogeny of Acomys spinosissimus (Rodentia, Muridae) from north Malawi and Tanzania: evidence from morphological and molecular analysis. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 73(3): 321-340. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2001.tb01366.xFrynta D, Palupčíková K, Bellinvia E, Benda P, Skarlantová H, Schwarzová L, Modrý D (2010) Phylogenetic relationships within the cahirinus-dimidiatus group of the genus Acomys (Rodentia: Muridae): new mitochondrial lineages from Sahara, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Zootaxa 2660: 45-56.Gerrie R, Kennerley R (2019) Acomys nesiotes. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T271A2789136. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T271A2789136.en. Downloaded on 18 September 2020.Giagia-Athanasopoulou EB, Rovatsos MTH, Mitsainas GP, Martimianakis S, Lymberakis P, Angelou L-XD, Marchal JA, Sánchez A (2011) New data on the evolution of the Cretan spiny mouse, Acomys minous (Rodentia: Murinae), shed light on the phylogenetic relationships in the cahirinus group. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 102(3): 498-509. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2010.01592.xMusser GG, Carleton MD (2005) Superfamily Muroidea. In: Wilson DE, Reeder DM (Eds) Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, pp. 894–1531.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c3cf72c391469ef60c070741102d7ba9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c3d8c08c500d6ab3b616268fed638809	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4328a9c0a892d3231930cae8f5df473	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2021/2021	Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4342b7a5e206ac1409a5948446add03	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1913/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c44492223037667753ab2d9d0ed259fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1936/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c44492223037667753ab2d9d0ed259fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1936/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c44492223037667753ab2d9d0ed259fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1936/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c44492223037667753ab2d9d0ed259fa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	vehicles	1936/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4672c1041db1755ff21d5fe90500aee	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain			1998/2015	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Société de botanique de France 27: 31-46. https://doi.org/10.3406/jobot.2004.1985 | Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39: 301-325. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | Hand R (2017) Some noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1997-2016). Cypricola 1: 1-8.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4730237aa1bc0dcd08b1170406b14c4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1935/2003	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. in Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c497fb2f72a3c0c5dc0cd74bce43adcd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1969/1969	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c497fb2f72a3c0c5dc0cd74bce43adcd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1969/1969	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c497fb2f72a3c0c5dc0cd74bce43adcd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1969/1969	Ben Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4a66f70ea36f2d432b83eaf50081ea6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1970/1972	Le Riche PD, Altan Y, Cambell JB, Efstathiou GC (1974) Ticks (Ixodoidea) of domestic animals in Cyprus. Bulletin of Entomological Research 64: 53-63  | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4e8970bb1c82dd441791b21b436052a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1985/1988	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4e8970bb1c82dd441791b21b436052a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1985/1988	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4e8970bb1c82dd441791b21b436052a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1985/1988	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c4e8970bb1c82dd441791b21b436052a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1985/1988	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009) Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5021974fdbe7e7833eaa6276205b54d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5021974fdbe7e7833eaa6276205b54d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c537c643403a7219d4e66dba4f7c8744	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		2003/2019	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c54e9fc9643aa6d2867e69a8632716e2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2019/2025	First record of the moon crab Matuta victor (Fabricius, 1781) (Crustacea; Decapoda; Matutidae) from Cyprus (pp. 244). In: Kousteni V, Bakiu RA, Benhmida A, Crocetta F, Di Martino V, Dogrammatzi A, Doumpas N, Durmishaj S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C, Kalogirou S, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Petani A, Petovic S, Prato E, Fernando R, Sghaier YR, Stancanelli B, Terek S, Tiralongo F, Trkov D (2019) ’New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records’’ April 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science 20(1): 230–247. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19609 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/298652324 | Ragkousis M et al. (2023) Unpublished Mediterranean and Black Sea records of marine alien, cryptogenic, and neonative species. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 339–369. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir. 2023.12.2.01 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c54e9fc9643aa6d2867e69a8632716e2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2019/2025	First record of the moon crab Matuta victor (Fabricius, 1781) (Crustacea; Decapoda; Matutidae) from Cyprus (pp. 244). In: Kousteni V, Bakiu RA, Benhmida A, Crocetta F, Di Martino V, Dogrammatzi A, Doumpas N, Durmishaj S, Giovos I, Gokoglu M, Huseyinoglu MF, Jimenez C, Kalogirou S, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Petani A, Petovic S, Prato E, Fernando R, Sghaier YR, Stancanelli B, Terek S, Tiralongo F, Trkov D (2019) ’New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records’’ April 2019. Mediterranean Marine Science 20(1): 230–247. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.19609 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/298652324 | Ragkousis M et al. (2023) Unpublished Mediterranean and Black Sea records of marine alien, cryptogenic, and neonative species. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 339–369. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir. 2023.12.2.01 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c55dc4e742049356881ca53f491f4e07	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2009/2025	Michailidis N (2010) Study on the lessepsian migrant Lagocephalus sceleratus in Cyprus. In: FAO EastMed (ed), Report of the Sub-Regional Technical meeting on the Lessepsian migration and its impact on Eastern Mediterranean fishery. Nicosia, Cyprus, December 5-7, 2010. | Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United nations (FAO). FAO EastMed Technical Documents 04, Nicosia, Cyprus, pp 74–87. | Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321913565	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c55dc4e742049356881ca53f491f4e07	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	2009/2025	Michailidis N (2010) Study on the lessepsian migrant Lagocephalus sceleratus in Cyprus. In: FAO EastMed (ed), Report of the Sub-Regional Technical meeting on the Lessepsian migration and its impact on Eastern Mediterranean fishery. Nicosia, Cyprus, December 5-7, 2010. | Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United nations (FAO). FAO EastMed Technical Documents 04, Nicosia, Cyprus, pp 74–87. | Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321913565	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c55ed7023eca0330ae6600dd0f8f0315	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c57247ee95199c2406fc21eb4feeaaf3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1919/1919	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c57247ee95199c2406fc21eb4feeaaf3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	horticulture	1919/1919	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c58c0b08d43dd0bb4e5c5b5f15818ec4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/2025	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/287393984	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5c104a2fb49854b5a7c35164d7091f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5c104a2fb49854b5a7c35164d7091f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5c104a2fb49854b5a7c35164d7091f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5c104a2fb49854b5a7c35164d7091f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5c104a2fb49854b5a7c35164d7091f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5c104a2fb49854b5a7c35164d7091f7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1957/1995	Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Georgiou GP (1957) Records and Notes on the Plant Parasitic Nematodes of Cyprus. Department of Agriculture, Techn. Bul. TB-3, Cyprus, 5 p. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c5c1578cf7b2c6f4ee1296d6c7c5a792	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	foodContaminant	1939/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c628f9d00a5972ce60bb5e5ad4c64627	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/1862	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	as Caesalpinia gillesii (Hook.) in Meikle (1977)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c647e82e19e02695a2736ce9b777f740	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	biologicalControl	1992/1992	Greathead DJ, Greathead AH (1992) Biological control of insect pests by insect parasitoids and predators: the BIOCAT database. Biocontrol News and Information 13(4): 61-68.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c6c31bdd26b038e95d5e3b2ba0a3b8c7	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1965/1965	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c7652f8a4bd180288dd7bb0339fb3532	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	1985/2019	Hoppe AH (1985) Intensification of rat control in Cyprus. Final report. Nicosia: GTZ Project. | Hadjisterkotis E, Konstantinou G, Sanna D, Pirastru M, Mereu P (2019) The first record of Rattus norvegicus on the island of Cyprus and the expected effect on agriculture and local biota. X International Agriculture Symposium, Agrosym 2019, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3-6 October 2019. Proceedings 2019 pp.236-241 ref.26. | Hadjisterkotis E, Konstantinou G, Sanna D, Pirastru M, Mereu P (2020) First mtDNA Sequences and Body Measurements for Rattus norvegicus from the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus. Life 10(8): 136. https://doi.org/10.3390/life10080136	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c79eb0b6f3d0a9a3581edab1f4a6fbf4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2019/2019	Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c7b19a63242106c1e875e47a9cfdbd46	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive		2004/2025	Yokes MB (2006) Aplysia dactylomela: an alien opisthobranch in the Mediterranean. Marine Biodiversity Records 1: e31. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267206002995 | Valdés Á, Alexander J, Crocetta F, Yokes MB, Giacobbe S, Poursanidis D, Zenetos A, Cervera JL, Caballer M, Galil BS, Schembri PJ (2013) The origin and dispersal pathway of the spotted sea hare Aplysia dactylomela (Mollusca: Opisthobranchia) in the Mediterranean Sea. Aquatic Invasions 8(4): 427-436. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2013.8.4.06 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288816996 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c7b4271078e2e5c870007c932b2c5e74	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1955/2011	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c7b4792e66c451d8101b18a32b274ff8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.| Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c7c1cd512542eeb8e666c0c80fb915ce	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1932/2018	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c7c1cd512542eeb8e666c0c80fb915ce	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1932/2018	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c80551261cb893f5da52f95789847bf7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c87472bdf4b665e79bd39651281b4a4b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1927/1935	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c899f29f80b0d2680a53713538e12859	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1977/1977	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | NSW Department of Primary Industries (2025). NSW DPI Biosecurity Collections. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/7k7b25 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-11-26. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/4892914536	Date of first observation not mentioned, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c8a22dc4168fe0721f30759020238f7c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/1939	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c91fbcbe61d4ae581e1e1ee2aae8e26d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	contaminantNursery	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c91fbcbe61d4ae581e1e1ee2aae8e26d	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c96a3725ee2fb6dd3c7d66e13b28ba60	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2024	Barton I (2018) A second contribution to the Lepidopteran fauna of Cyprus, presenting new records for 48 taxa from 17 families. The Entomologist’s Record and Journal of Variation 130: 29-39. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/209279696 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c96a3725ee2fb6dd3c7d66e13b28ba60	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2014/2024	Barton I (2018) A second contribution to the Lepidopteran fauna of Cyprus, presenting new records for 48 taxa from 17 families. The Entomologist’s Record and Journal of Variation 130: 29-39. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/209279696 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c9855d33676955f9529fac7148bedc98	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2020/2020	Crocetta F, Al Mabruk SA, Azzurro E, Bakiu R, Bariche M, Batjakas IE, Bejaoui T, Ben Souissi J, Cauchi J, Corsini-Foka M, Deidun A, Evans J, Galdies J, Ghanem R, Kampouris TE, Katsanevakis S, Kondylatos G, Lipej L, Lombardo A, Marletta G, Mejdani E, Nikolidakis S, Ovalis P, Rabaoui L, Ragkousis M, Rogelja M, Sakr J, Savva I, Tanduo V, Turan C, Uyan A, Zenetos A (2021) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November 2021). Mediterranean Marine Science 22(3): 724–746. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.26668	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c9855d33676955f9529fac7148bedc98	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2020/2020	Crocetta F, Al Mabruk SA, Azzurro E, Bakiu R, Bariche M, Batjakas IE, Bejaoui T, Ben Souissi J, Cauchi J, Corsini-Foka M, Deidun A, Evans J, Galdies J, Ghanem R, Kampouris TE, Katsanevakis S, Kondylatos G, Lipej L, Lombardo A, Marletta G, Mejdani E, Nikolidakis S, Ovalis P, Rabaoui L, Ragkousis M, Rogelja M, Sakr J, Savva I, Tanduo V, Turan C, Uyan A, Zenetos A (2021) New Alien Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November 2021). Mediterranean Marine Science 22(3): 724–746. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.26668	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c9ccbcd727b5e94db38415bd3d84144b	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial		Fägerström C (2021) Lund Museum of Zoology - Insect collections (MZLU). Version 367.704. Lund Museum of Zoology. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/dahk2a accessed via GBIF.org on 2021-02-05. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1316272549	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:c9e3d52d2536373721117931ce14dd11	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ca10021aac9763e3ae1fe69dcea329e0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ca7895d2b7464648180e6eb405b5b938	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ca7895d2b7464648180e6eb405b5b938	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cab79a226729bd6cf3c9dcfcc0478deb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2007/2007	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cab79a226729bd6cf3c9dcfcc0478deb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2007/2007	Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cac2690ff85bb06c13e2532c6a565a00	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet			Seen in the wild escaping or deliberately released from confinment (pets) but do not establish viable populations
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:caccc285352f1c8aab1204693551885c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1965/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Gözüaçık C, Konuksal A (2019) Investigations on Heteroptera (Hemiptera) Species in Cereal Agroecosystem of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Kafkas Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 12(2), 56-67. https://izlik.org/JA88HC87NK | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/278768241	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb0c024af83473c3633b3dcbc635cfc2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb0c024af83473c3633b3dcbc635cfc2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb0c024af83473c3633b3dcbc635cfc2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb22c6017f55385bdb3e66788f5bd990	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1978/2025	Loginova MM (1978) New species of psyllids (Homoptera, Psylloidea). Trudy Zoologicheskogo Instituta 61: 30-123.	Date of first observation based on the year of earliest publication. Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb22c6017f55385bdb3e66788f5bd990	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1978/2025	Loginova MM (1978) New species of psyllids (Homoptera, Psylloidea). Trudy Zoologicheskogo Instituta 61: 30-123.	Date of first observation based on the year of earliest publication. Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb2393bf80ebeb31301ec40c88694a8b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Coulot P (2000) Approche de la flore de l'ile de Chypre. Monde Pl. 470: 16-20.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb4ef01c457a8a38667a656f65d7ca36	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1901/1999	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G (2010) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 15 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 15]. Dasoponos 43: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb5d5f1344cdf1f75f4f76cc6b10bdd8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2015/2025	Karaca İ, Avci M, Güven Ö (2017) Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae), the New Exotic Pest of Eucalyptus in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A 7: 552-556. https://doi.org/10.17265/2161-6256/2017.08.005	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb5d5f1344cdf1f75f4f76cc6b10bdd8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2015/2025	Karaca İ, Avci M, Güven Ö (2017) Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae), the New Exotic Pest of Eucalyptus in Northern Cyprus. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A 7: 552-556. https://doi.org/10.17265/2161-6256/2017.08.005	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb6944f31c70094f3e49ef78bb6fc642	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2016/2018	Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al.(2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54610131 | Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb6944f31c70094f3e49ef78bb6fc642	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2016/2018	Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al.(2017) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54610131 | Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cb90b14cd0b41f997a4ae020f2f0277d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cba59c2e53403ef10c5c662c6055f59a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cba59c2e53403ef10c5c662c6055f59a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cbfdfb61f85bc8b597980f5357a3c290	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cbfdfb61f85bc8b597980f5357a3c290	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cc0fafee89166deab4e127cf3acd53cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cc10c4c0051298bb7b7c71924a1bd221	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1966/2025	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (ed.) 2011– (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed [28/11/2022] | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/320624167	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cc9efd1c710c0fe1adb6cc00d7481d2a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		horticulture		Roy D, Alderman D, Anastasiu P, Arianoutsou M, Augustin S, Bacher S, Başnou C, Beisel J, Bertolino S, Bonesi L, Bretagnolle F, Chapuis J L, Chauvel B, Chiron F, Clergeau P, Cooper J, Cunha T, Delipetrou P, Desprez-Loustau M, Détaint M, Devin S, Didžiulis V, Essl F, Galil B S, Genovesi P, Gherardi F, Gollasch S, Hejda M, Hulme P E, Josefsson M, Kark S, Kauhala K, Kenis M, Klotz S, Kobelt M, Kühn I, Lambdon P W, Larsson T, Lopez-Vaamonde C, Lorvelec O, Marchante H, Minchin D, Nentwig W, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Olenin S, Olenina I, Ovcharenko I, Panov V E, Pascal M, Pergl J, Perglová I, Pino J, Pyšek P, Rabitsch W, Rasplus J, Rathod B, Roques A, Roy H, Sauvard D, Scalera R, Shiganova T A, Shirley S, Shwartz A, Solarz W, Vilà M, Winter M, Yésou P, Zaiko A, Adriaens T, Desmet P, Reyserhove L (2020). DAISIE - Inventory of alien invasive species in Europe. Version 1.7. Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO). Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ybwd3x accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cc9efd1c710c0fe1adb6cc00d7481d2a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		ornamentalNonHorticulture		Roy D, Alderman D, Anastasiu P, Arianoutsou M, Augustin S, Bacher S, Başnou C, Beisel J, Bertolino S, Bonesi L, Bretagnolle F, Chapuis J L, Chauvel B, Chiron F, Clergeau P, Cooper J, Cunha T, Delipetrou P, Desprez-Loustau M, Détaint M, Devin S, Didžiulis V, Essl F, Galil B S, Genovesi P, Gherardi F, Gollasch S, Hejda M, Hulme P E, Josefsson M, Kark S, Kauhala K, Kenis M, Klotz S, Kobelt M, Kühn I, Lambdon P W, Larsson T, Lopez-Vaamonde C, Lorvelec O, Marchante H, Minchin D, Nentwig W, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Olenin S, Olenina I, Ovcharenko I, Panov V E, Pascal M, Pergl J, Perglová I, Pino J, Pyšek P, Rabitsch W, Rasplus J, Rathod B, Roques A, Roy H, Sauvard D, Scalera R, Shiganova T A, Shirley S, Shwartz A, Solarz W, Vilà M, Winter M, Yésou P, Zaiko A, Adriaens T, Desmet P, Reyserhove L (2020). DAISIE - Inventory of alien invasive species in Europe. Version 1.7. Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO). Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ybwd3x accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cc9efd1c710c0fe1adb6cc00d7481d2a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		vehicles		Roy D, Alderman D, Anastasiu P, Arianoutsou M, Augustin S, Bacher S, Başnou C, Beisel J, Bertolino S, Bonesi L, Bretagnolle F, Chapuis J L, Chauvel B, Chiron F, Clergeau P, Cooper J, Cunha T, Delipetrou P, Desprez-Loustau M, Détaint M, Devin S, Didžiulis V, Essl F, Galil B S, Genovesi P, Gherardi F, Gollasch S, Hejda M, Hulme P E, Josefsson M, Kark S, Kauhala K, Kenis M, Klotz S, Kobelt M, Kühn I, Lambdon P W, Larsson T, Lopez-Vaamonde C, Lorvelec O, Marchante H, Minchin D, Nentwig W, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Olenin S, Olenina I, Ovcharenko I, Panov V E, Pascal M, Pergl J, Perglová I, Pino J, Pyšek P, Rabitsch W, Rasplus J, Rathod B, Roques A, Roy H, Sauvard D, Scalera R, Shiganova T A, Shirley S, Shwartz A, Solarz W, Vilà M, Winter M, Yésou P, Zaiko A, Adriaens T, Desmet P, Reyserhove L (2020). DAISIE - Inventory of alien invasive species in Europe. Version 1.7. Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO). Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ybwd3x accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cd4c77cc2fd82854eb63f6fcaee32ded	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2021/2021	Langeneck J, Minasidis V, Doumpas N, Giovos I, Kaminas A, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Citizen Science Helps in Tracking the Range Expansions of Non-Indigenous and Neo-Native Species in Greece and Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(2): 256. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020256 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cd4c77cc2fd82854eb63f6fcaee32ded	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2021/2021	Langeneck J, Minasidis V, Doumpas N, Giovos I, Kaminas A, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Citizen Science Helps in Tracking the Range Expansions of Non-Indigenous and Neo-Native Species in Greece and Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(2): 256. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020256 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cd8b08de85b546f450148c915df7e6aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cd8b08de85b546f450148c915df7e6aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cd93ad951c9185a1a0d716dface291b5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cd93ad951c9185a1a0d716dface291b5	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cdd5486de685ce6d56cbd6771e6bc87f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2025	Christou M, Lippert S, Weigand A, Angelidou I, Athanassiou KC, Demetriou J, Schaffner F, Martinou AF (2023) First record of the invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus in Cyprus based on information collected by citizen scientists. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 41(2): 55-61. https://doi.org/10.52004/JEMCA2022.0008	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cdd5486de685ce6d56cbd6771e6bc87f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	2022/2025	Christou M, Lippert S, Weigand A, Angelidou I, Athanassiou KC, Demetriou J, Schaffner F, Martinou AF (2023) First record of the invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus in Cyprus based on information collected by citizen scientists. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 41(2): 55-61. https://doi.org/10.52004/JEMCA2022.0008	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cdd5486de685ce6d56cbd6771e6bc87f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2022/2025	Christou M, Lippert S, Weigand A, Angelidou I, Athanassiou KC, Demetriou J, Schaffner F, Martinou AF (2023) First record of the invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus in Cyprus based on information collected by citizen scientists. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 41(2): 55-61. https://doi.org/10.52004/JEMCA2022.0008	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cde4adf1ee497f1825d8a12f9bab71f3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1885/2022	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/107310494	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce066bb4d7e031293fdded9fe1587940	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2018/2018	Pescott OL, Peyton JM, Mountford JO, Pescott O (2020) UKSBA Cyprus Plant Records 2018. Version 1.2. Biological Records Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xp6bam accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-04-06.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce47354afaf40c1218ee219270443ed3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	unaided	2010/2025	Mytilineou C, Akel EH, Babali N, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Boyaci YO, Cilenti L, Constantinou C, Crocetta F, Celik M, Dereli H, Dounas C, Durucan F, Garrido A, Gerovasileiou V, Kapiris K, Kebapcioglu T, Kleitou P, Krystalas A, Lipej L, Maina I, Marakis P, Mavric B, Moussa R, Pena-Rivas L, Poursanidis D, Renda W, Rizkalla SI, Rosso A, Scirocco T, Sciuto F, Servello G, Tiralongo F, Yapici S, Zenetos A (2016)  New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November, 2016). Mediterranean Marine Science 17(3): 794-821. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1976 | Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al. New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321913566 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce47354afaf40c1218ee219270443ed3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	corridor	2010/2025	Mytilineou C, Akel EH, Babali N, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Boyaci YO, Cilenti L, Constantinou C, Crocetta F, Celik M, Dereli H, Dounas C, Durucan F, Garrido A, Gerovasileiou V, Kapiris K, Kebapcioglu T, Kleitou P, Krystalas A, Lipej L, Maina I, Marakis P, Mavric B, Moussa R, Pena-Rivas L, Poursanidis D, Renda W, Rizkalla SI, Rosso A, Scirocco T, Sciuto F, Servello G, Tiralongo F, Yapici S, Zenetos A (2016)  New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November, 2016). Mediterranean Marine Science 17(3): 794-821. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1976 | Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al. New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321913566 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce47354afaf40c1218ee219270443ed3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	hullFouling	2010/2025	Mytilineou C, Akel EH, Babali N, Balistreri P, Bariche M, Boyaci YO, Cilenti L, Constantinou C, Crocetta F, Celik M, Dereli H, Dounas C, Durucan F, Garrido A, Gerovasileiou V, Kapiris K, Kebapcioglu T, Kleitou P, Krystalas A, Lipej L, Maina I, Marakis P, Mavric B, Moussa R, Pena-Rivas L, Poursanidis D, Renda W, Rizkalla SI, Rosso A, Scirocco T, Sciuto F, Servello G, Tiralongo F, Yapici S, Zenetos A (2016)  New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (November, 2016). Mediterranean Marine Science 17(3): 794-821. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.1976 | Savva I, Kleitou P (2017) On three alien species from Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea). In Gerovasileiou et al. New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July, 2017). Mediterranean Marine Science 18(2): 355-384. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.13771 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321913566 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce67d5de801e21580f24e0b9ce50205b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2019/2019	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce67d5de801e21580f24e0b9ce50205b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2019/2019	Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce68e3eae435ee05873065846cf894eb	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		1968/1968	Barnich R, Fiege D (2003) The Aphroditoidea (Annelida: Polychaeta) of the Mediterranean Sea. Abhandlungen der Senckenbergischen Naturforschenden Gesellschaft 559: 1-167. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce835019d2342dc88e0640def6c052a3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1965/1994	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, United Kingdom, 182 pp. | Guerrieri E, Noyes J (2005) Revision of the European species of Copidosoma Ratzeburg (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitoids of caterpillars (Lepidoptera). Systematic Entomology 30: 97-174. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3113.2005.00271.x	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce8cf9af120bc12ce5fd8b09083c6a5d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2022/2025	Japoshvili G, Koutsoukos E, Vamvakas G, Perdikis D, Demetriou J (2023) New records of Encyrtid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Greece and Cyprus with the description of a new species associated with Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Phytoparasitica 51(4): 1095–1103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-023-01105-7	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce8cf9af120bc12ce5fd8b09083c6a5d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2022/2025	Japoshvili G, Koutsoukos E, Vamvakas G, Perdikis D, Demetriou J (2023) New records of Encyrtid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Greece and Cyprus with the description of a new species associated with Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Phytoparasitica 51(4): 1095–1103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-023-01105-7	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce8cf9af120bc12ce5fd8b09083c6a5d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Japoshvili G, Koutsoukos E, Vamvakas G, Perdikis D, Demetriou J (2023) New records of Encyrtid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Greece and Cyprus with the description of a new species associated with Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Phytoparasitica 51(4): 1095–1103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-023-01105-7	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce8fdfc5c6a96d19a16f5be7a7bfc2c9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2017/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce8fdfc5c6a96d19a16f5be7a7bfc2c9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2017/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ce8fdfc5c6a96d19a16f5be7a7bfc2c9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2017/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cee5ae84413d1ecccb9575bf2654c473	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1982/2011	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cee5ae84413d1ecccb9575bf2654c473	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1982/2011	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hadjikyriakou GN, Hand R, Christodoulou CS, Makris C, Chrysostomou G, Iosif K, Kefalas K (2025) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1-13.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cfaa1f8ebcea5635dca04abe8463f1ae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1909/2025	Bevan W (1919) Notes on agriculture in Cyprus and its products, 105 p. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/299140181	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:cfe4d4c302762b95e533bb380f4c65c2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d04b88c07cbb0757ba1a447095713f66	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2016/2016	EPPO (2017) First report of Aleurolobus marlatti in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 05 - 2017  Num. article: 2017/096 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6064 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d04b88c07cbb0757ba1a447095713f66	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2016/2016	EPPO (2017) First report of Aleurolobus marlatti in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 05 - 2017  Num. article: 2017/096 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6064 [Accessed on: 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d0b76c4d19cf31f44414e2bb019adbcf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1:3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d0b76c4d19cf31f44414e2bb019adbcf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1:3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d0b76c4d19cf31f44414e2bb019adbcf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ballastWater	1961/1961	Demetropoulos A, Neocleous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fish. Bull. Min. Agric. Nat. Res. Cyprus 1:3-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d138eb6b9cae3e4813ca4d25c9df00e3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	fisheryInTheWild	1972/1972	Welcomme RL (1988) FAO Fisheries Technical Paper, Rome, Italy: FAO. 318 pp. | Lever C (1990) Naturalized Fishes of the World. Academic Press. London. 408 pp. | Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | Vinyoles D, Robalo JI, de Sostoa A, Almodóvar A, Elvira B, Nicola GG, Fernández-Delgado C, Santos CS, Doadrio I, Sardà-PalomeraF, Almada VC (2007) Spread of the alien bleack Alburnus alburnus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Actinopterygii, Cyprinidae) in the Iberian Peninsula: the role of reservoirs. Graellsia 63(1): 101-110. | Welcomme RL (1988) International introductions of inland aquatic species. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No. 294. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome. | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d19b96e5b2ee1cf13411dc39bdbe8708	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated			Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d1b6a44cc537d09de2ba4ca44ae5c08b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	foodContaminant	1931/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2077d057d7cf438cd3867dd9dcf2896	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	parasitesOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Alien in EASIN and host-plant alien
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2077d057d7cf438cd3867dd9dcf2896	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Alien in EASIN and host-plant alien
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2077d057d7cf438cd3867dd9dcf2896	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Alien in EASIN and host-plant alien
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2077d057d7cf438cd3867dd9dcf2896	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Alien in EASIN and host-plant alien
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2077d057d7cf438cd3867dd9dcf2896	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	containerBulk	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Alien in EASIN and host-plant alien
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2077d057d7cf438cd3867dd9dcf2896	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	machineryEquipment	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	Alien in EASIN and host-plant alien
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d21115d4b18a6b00a4edb5b2529ab285	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1997/2024	Barton I, Rosewarne K, John E (2013) Chilo partellus (Swinhoe, 1884)(Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea) a stem borer on Cyprus. Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation 125: 181-185. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/291567457 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d21115d4b18a6b00a4edb5b2529ab285	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1997/2024	Barton I, Rosewarne K, John E (2013) Chilo partellus (Swinhoe, 1884)(Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea) a stem borer on Cyprus. Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation 125: 181-185. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/291567457 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2b918091774d273605ebf041acdd907	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1906/1990	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2b918091774d273605ebf041acdd907	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1906/1990	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2e2f6946692eaf8ee0efcdc3b62dcda	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	/2025	EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Date of first observation unavailable. Date of last observation based on observed specimens leg. C. Makris.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2e2f6946692eaf8ee0efcdc3b62dcda	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	/2025	EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Date of first observation unavailable. Date of last observation based on observed specimens leg. C. Makris.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d2e4bed506beb0d797bf9f928e8f5f31	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1955/2009	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d34c5306ae0292e37f035dd46db62712	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2013/2013	Rousou M (2018) Investigation of the benthic macrofunal mobile substrate communities in the Vasilikos Bay (Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean) [Διερεύνηση των βενθικών μακροπανιδικών κοινοτήτων κινητού υποστρώματος στον κόλπο Βασιλικού (Κύπρος, Ανατολική Μεσόγειος)]. PhD Thesis [in Greek]. https://ikee.lib.auth.gr/record/302807/files/MRousou.pdf | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d34c5306ae0292e37f035dd46db62712	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2013/2013	Rousou M (2018) Investigation of the benthic macrofunal mobile substrate communities in the Vasilikos Bay (Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean) [Διερεύνηση των βενθικών μακροπανιδικών κοινοτήτων κινητού υποστρώματος στον κόλπο Βασιλικού (Κύπρος, Ανατολική Μεσόγειος)]. PhD Thesis [in Greek]. https://ikee.lib.auth.gr/record/302807/files/MRousou.pdf | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d36ef3e8fa9465dafa6f9470d1ff55c9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d398292f0a1452c8221394160b70f8af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2007/2011	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d398292f0a1452c8221394160b70f8af	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	2007/2011	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d3ddb100c22e0d196f6c3bc4c6ae3dad	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1958/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Coulot P (2000) Approche de la flore de l'ile de Chypre. Monde Pl. 470: 16-20.	Date of last observation based on observed individuals leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d429e749d65893c047980df31f6ee44a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	fisheryInTheWild	2001/	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d429e749d65893c047980df31f6ee44a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	aquacultureMariculture	2001/	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d45c155b53ca7e43ba1a9d37d1320734	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d45c155b53ca7e43ba1a9d37d1320734	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d45c155b53ca7e43ba1a9d37d1320734	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d4a144be19da7e77d894959dc03efb70	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d4c55923f27fe66b45b3d81496616aa9	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1925/1936	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp. | Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d4c6cb20140db4085655fa8fe1cb7e8f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1854/1993	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d4e4618bd9c2f81c096cb372dd78b33d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	pet	2016/2025	Papatheodoulou A, Martinou AF, Klonis P, Tricarico E, Chartosia N, Lucy FE, Hadjistylli M (2021) Distribution of two invasive alien species of Union concern in Cyprus inland waters. BioInvasions Records 10(3): 730–740. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2021.10.3.23	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d50662e07882e3da992ba0dc53f14986	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	foodContaminant	2017/2017	EPPO (2017) First reports of Drosophila suzukii and Zaprionus indianus in Cyprus, and confirmation of the presence of Z. tuberculatus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 - 2017  Num. article: 2017/081 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6049 [Accessed on 06.07.2022]	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5110255304880ac276d541c92532967	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5110255304880ac276d541c92532967	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d518c69948a1bba1f632bc925b1de7b1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2016/2019	Kazilas C, Demetriou J, Kalaentzis K (2020) Filling the gaps in the distribution of an alien species: The case of the feather-legged fly Trichopoda pennipes (Diptera: Tachinidae) in the Western Palearctic. Entomologia Hellenica 29(1): 8-16. doi:https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.21774 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/31562595	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d518c69948a1bba1f632bc925b1de7b1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersAirplane	2016/2019	Kazilas C, Demetriou J, Kalaentzis K (2020) Filling the gaps in the distribution of an alien species: The case of the feather-legged fly Trichopoda pennipes (Diptera: Tachinidae) in the Western Palearctic. Entomologia Hellenica 29(1): 8-16. doi:https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.21774 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/31562595	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d518c69948a1bba1f632bc925b1de7b1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	2016/2019	Kazilas C, Demetriou J, Kalaentzis K (2020) Filling the gaps in the distribution of an alien species: The case of the feather-legged fly Trichopoda pennipes (Diptera: Tachinidae) in the Western Palearctic. Entomologia Hellenica 29(1): 8-16. doi:https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.21774 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/31562595	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d518c69948a1bba1f632bc925b1de7b1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2016/2019	Kazilas C, Demetriou J, Kalaentzis K (2020) Filling the gaps in the distribution of an alien species: The case of the feather-legged fly Trichopoda pennipes (Diptera: Tachinidae) in the Western Palearctic. Entomologia Hellenica 29(1): 8-16. doi:https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.21774 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/31562595	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d52122a5abb3a2efa80e48790b223554	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1573/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d529b6ab21d131d99737ace91d5b92a1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	unaided	1976/1976	Langer MR, Hottinger L (2000) Biogeography of selected “larger” foraminifera. Micropaleontology, 46 (supplement 1): 105-127. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d529b6ab21d131d99737ace91d5b92a1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	corridor	1976/1976	Langer MR, Hottinger L (2000) Biogeography of selected “larger” foraminifera. Micropaleontology, 46 (supplement 1): 105-127. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d529b6ab21d131d99737ace91d5b92a1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	hullFouling	1976/1976	Langer MR, Hottinger L (2000) Biogeography of selected “larger” foraminifera. Micropaleontology, 46 (supplement 1): 105-127. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2):109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5300bb7a57ef683c133942e07f30ab1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2012/2012	Tsiamis K, Taskin E, Orfanidis S, Stavrou P, Argyrou M, Panayotidis P, Tsioli T, Cicek BA, Marcou M, Kupper FC (2014) Checklist of seaweeds of Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Botanica Marina 57: 153-166. https://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2014-0006 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d530fc5b346b22fae2f689c200d60448	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1963/1963	Galil BS (2006) The marine caravan – the Suez Canal and the Erythrean invasion. In: Gollasch S, Galil BS, Cohen AN (Eds.) Bridging divides: maritime canals as invasion corridors, (Monographiae Biologicae 83). Berlin, Springer Verlag, 207-300 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d530fc5b346b22fae2f689c200d60448	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1963/1963	Galil BS (2006) The marine caravan – the Suez Canal and the Erythrean invasion. In: Gollasch S, Galil BS, Cohen AN (Eds.) Bridging divides: maritime canals as invasion corridors, (Monographiae Biologicae 83). Berlin, Springer Verlag, 207-300 pp. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d531436b47ad77ea6d3f0066149383c1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d59fed046e9e99fb2745137ec8ade53e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1968/2014	Kyriakou A, Polycarpou D (1989) Detection of Citrus tristeza virus in Cyprus by indexing. FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 37(3): 131-132. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Papayiannis LC, Santos C, Kyriakou A, Kapari T, Nolasco G (2007) Molecular characterization of Citrus tristeza virus isolates from Cyprus on the basis of the coat protein gene. Journal of Plant Pathology 89(2): 291-295. | Kapari T, Kyriakiou A, Gabriel I, Savvas G, Papayiannis L, Ioannou N (2014) Citrus tristeza virus in Cyprus. Abstract of a paper presented at the 15th Hellenic Phytopathological Congress (Corfu, GR, 2010-10-05/10). Phytopathologia Mediterranea 53(2): 362-363. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/CTV000/distribution/CY
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d59fed046e9e99fb2745137ec8ade53e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1968/2014	Kyriakou A, Polycarpou D (1989) Detection of Citrus tristeza virus in Cyprus by indexing. FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 37(3): 131-132. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Papayiannis LC, Santos C, Kyriakou A, Kapari T, Nolasco G (2007) Molecular characterization of Citrus tristeza virus isolates from Cyprus on the basis of the coat protein gene. Journal of Plant Pathology 89(2): 291-295. | Kapari T, Kyriakiou A, Gabriel I, Savvas G, Papayiannis L, Ioannou N (2014) Citrus tristeza virus in Cyprus. Abstract of a paper presented at the 15th Hellenic Phytopathological Congress (Corfu, GR, 2010-10-05/10). Phytopathologia Mediterranea 53(2): 362-363. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/CTV000/distribution/CY
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d59fed046e9e99fb2745137ec8ade53e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	1968/2014	Kyriakou A, Polycarpou D (1989) Detection of Citrus tristeza virus in Cyprus by indexing. FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 37(3): 131-132. | NPPO of Cyprus (1992) | Papayiannis LC, Santos C, Kyriakou A, Kapari T, Nolasco G (2007) Molecular characterization of Citrus tristeza virus isolates from Cyprus on the basis of the coat protein gene. Journal of Plant Pathology 89(2): 291-295. | Kapari T, Kyriakiou A, Gabriel I, Savvas G, Papayiannis L, Ioannou N (2014) Citrus tristeza virus in Cyprus. Abstract of a paper presented at the 15th Hellenic Phytopathological Congress (Corfu, GR, 2010-10-05/10). Phytopathologia Mediterranea 53(2): 362-363. | Magliozzi C, Artois M, Bertaccini A, Candresse T, Tsiamis K, D’Amico F, Deriu I, Gervasini E, Cardoso AC (2022) European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses. Scientific Data 9(1): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01485-1 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/CTV000/distribution/CY
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5acbe429b998b1c023f9a426b49eb71	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated			Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5ae29fb5f20f693a45de506b814b1f1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1983/1997	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5ae29fb5f20f693a45de506b814b1f1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1983/1997	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5b1ab742082e11f98cc5059e8fe9ed0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5b1ab742082e11f98cc5059e8fe9ed0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d5da001c3765408511a768031f4538bb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d620e4882cd37a32a1b132903f347dce	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1966/1966	Sankaran T, Girling DJ (1980) The current status of biological control of the potato tuber moth. Biocontrol News and Information 1: 207–211.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d637e4ed5d794aed187f325c50b9fcfe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1958/2005	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.| Slavík B, Jarolímová V, Chrtek J (2002) Chromosome counts of some plants from Cyprus. 2. Acta Universitatis Carolinae. Biologica 46: 295-302. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d677f2eea6aa7bb7d21e62081a83c042	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d67a4c9daaad5449d4a6bd0bb9dc0100	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1928/2023	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2006) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 6 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 6]. Dasoponos 27: 7-10. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/169915951	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d6fc6c705142357eb9d20196b3abe986	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable. Year of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d73ee7d00589e6046bddbb82974b6514	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		foodContaminant	2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d73ee7d00589e6046bddbb82974b6514	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d75582f35158c562d9c16ac23ca30366	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1862/1997	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 4 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 4]. Dasoponos 25: 7-10. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d75582f35158c562d9c16ac23ca30366	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1862/1997	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 4 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 4]. Dasoponos 25: 7-10. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d75582f35158c562d9c16ac23ca30366	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1862/1997	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 4 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 4]. Dasoponos 25: 7-10. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d75582f35158c562d9c16ac23ca30366	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1862/1997	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 4 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 4]. Dasoponos 25: 7-10. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d75a5259648e5f8a0ebc336b0c77c18f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7d67e8e67c44749c0fcbb97582fb035	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2023/2025	Demetriou J, Borowiec L, Georgiadis C, Economo EP, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Salata S (2025) Citizen-science supplements species inventories and reveals the invasion of Monomorium exiguum and Pheidole parva (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Cyprus. Sociobiology 72(3): e11594. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v72i3.11594	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7d67e8e67c44749c0fcbb97582fb035	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2023/2025	Demetriou J, Borowiec L, Georgiadis C, Economo EP, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Salata S (2025) Citizen-science supplements species inventories and reveals the invasion of Monomorium exiguum and Pheidole parva (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Cyprus. Sociobiology 72(3): e11594. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v72i3.11594	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7d67e8e67c44749c0fcbb97582fb035	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	2023/2025	Demetriou J, Borowiec L, Georgiadis C, Economo EP, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Salata S (2025) Citizen-science supplements species inventories and reveals the invasion of Monomorium exiguum and Pheidole parva (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Cyprus. Sociobiology 72(3): e11594. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v72i3.11594	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7da6d5f65d7e60c616bf61139dae719	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7da6d5f65d7e60c616bf61139dae719	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7da6d5f65d7e60c616bf61139dae719	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7da6d5f65d7e60c616bf61139dae719	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7da6d5f65d7e60c616bf61139dae719	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d7da6d5f65d7e60c616bf61139dae719	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1995/1995	Philis J (2026) Outlook on plant nematodes and their control in Cyprus. Available at: https://www.fao.org/4/v9978e/v9978e0d.htm (Accessed 14/01/2026) | EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d801aeaa85cd375cde8f0843cb7d37a4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d801aeaa85cd375cde8f0843cb7d37a4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d8363f91853caca6588f66ca25671120	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		contaminantNursery	2016/2016	Anonymous N/A (2016) First reports of the cochineal scale Dactylopius coccus (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in Syria and Cyprus. Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter (ANEPPNEL)	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d8363f91853caca6588f66ca25671120	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2016/2016	Anonymous N/A (2016) First reports of the cochineal scale Dactylopius coccus (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in Syria and Cyprus. Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter (ANEPPNEL)	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d86e98684abeecf08dd906c875e00927	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d8bc21210e5e36023361c156a4003e1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1934/2025	Aziz M (1934) The Anopheline mosquitoes of Cyprus. Cyprus Government Printing Office, 26 p. | ECDC (2025) https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/aedes-aegypti-current-known-distribution-june-2025	Seen in all districts according to Ministry of Health
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d8bc21210e5e36023361c156a4003e1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersAirplane	1934/2025	Aziz M (1934) The Anopheline mosquitoes of Cyprus. Cyprus Government Printing Office, 26 p. | ECDC (2025) https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/aedes-aegypti-current-known-distribution-june-2025	Seen in all districts according to Ministry of Health
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d8bc21210e5e36023361c156a4003e1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	1934/2025	Aziz M (1934) The Anopheline mosquitoes of Cyprus. Cyprus Government Printing Office, 26 p. | ECDC (2025) https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/aedes-aegypti-current-known-distribution-june-2025	Seen in all districts according to Ministry of Health
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d8bc21210e5e36023361c156a4003e1a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	packingMaterial	1934/2025	Aziz M (1934) The Anopheline mosquitoes of Cyprus. Cyprus Government Printing Office, 26 p. | ECDC (2025) https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/aedes-aegypti-current-known-distribution-june-2025	Seen in all districts according to Ministry of Health
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d90a197354708429cf7d0ec5bd9453de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	2004/2025	DFMR (2006) Toxic Fish. Technical Report 427/2006, Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113  | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/324285845 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d90a197354708429cf7d0ec5bd9453de	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	2004/2025	DFMR (2006) Toxic Fish. Technical Report 427/2006, Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113  | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/324285845 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d94742be0a8661b5b05304d311b9c447	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	biologicalControl	1962/1972	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d96bcdb2c13e994d999118091756c536	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d96bcdb2c13e994d999118091756c536	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d9849b16742c1a236cd792937380da7a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d9849b16742c1a236cd792937380da7a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d9a71c96f1e715be838a0ad4c5fd9bf2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d9b69243d944b9d40220e3a9b96037cc	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		parasitesOnPlants	1935/1935	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d9e3145196a01afa17e7719f97619245	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2011/2016	Loizides M, Kyriakou T, Tziakouris A (2011) Edible and Toxic Fungi of Cyprus. Manitari, Greece. | Monteiro M, Reino L, Schertler A, Essl F, Ferreira M T, Figueira R, Capinha C (2020) Global database of alien macrofungi. Version 1.4. CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources) Portugal. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/2qky1q accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-12-23. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/2566053552 | Monteiro M, Reino L, Schertler A, Essl F, Figueira R, Ferreira MT, Capinha C (2020) A database of the global distribution of alien macrofungi. Biodiversity Data Journal 8: e51459. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e51459 | GenBank (2025) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/MN161881	Date of first observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used; Date of last observation based on sequence in GenBank
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:d9ff0ada60baac13e0e5ba9043375098	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1990/2005	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Symvoli sti meleti tis chloridas tis Kyprou 41: 7-14.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:da0d2963738ecac5eba32af00a1ff0fb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1998/1998	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:da1f6c3da0c92b706cb99fd19e38a182	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	foodContaminant	1926/1933	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:da1f6c3da0c92b706cb99fd19e38a182	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1926/1933	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:da1f6c3da0c92b706cb99fd19e38a182	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1926/1933	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:da666bbfe4e285d51013b5d85ac04617	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1816/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 2. | Slavík B, Jarolímová V, Chrtek J (1993) Chromosome counts of some plants from Cyprus. Candollea 48: 221-230. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:daa2d11265813c09691dac62980236e6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dab47041a81f5dfb699f75b4e4d581ed	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2018/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dab47041a81f5dfb699f75b4e4d581ed	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2018/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dab47041a81f5dfb699f75b4e4d581ed	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2018/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dadeee44e605dc0bd3ff46e631296906	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	biologicalControl	1996/1996	FAO (1996) Report on the Workshop on Citrus Leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella) and its Control in the Neae East, Safita (Tartous), Syria, 30 September - 3 October 1996, (Cairo: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, Regional Office for the Near East), 34 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:daedcf9f13725163e1eaf478f20b3c0b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1996/1996	Zibrowius H (2002) Assessing scale and impact of ship-transported alien fauna in the Mediterranean? In: Briand F (Ed.) Alien marine organisms introduced by ships in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, Monaco, CIESM Workshop Monographs 20, 63-68. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:daedcf9f13725163e1eaf478f20b3c0b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1996/1996	Zibrowius H (2002) Assessing scale and impact of ship-transported alien fauna in the Mediterranean? In: Briand F (Ed.) Alien marine organisms introduced by ships in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, Monaco, CIESM Workshop Monographs 20, 63-68. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:db1c4ca40e70876cfd34a333b353236a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1937/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:db1c4ca40e70876cfd34a333b353236a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1937/	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:db36950e889c09a3c2e32f030b0d1361	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1970/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:db978ccae844ee9fca0b37c87a9f2978	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnAnimals	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:db978ccae844ee9fca0b37c87a9f2978	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:db978ccae844ee9fca0b37c87a9f2978	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1968/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dbcb7a668f96deecd146498acc2e74b2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1908/1993	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dbce60ef7d93e1545a9d2ab75425c830	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Bordoni A (2010) Catalogue of the Staphylinidae of Cyprus and Asia Minor (Coleoptera). Fragmenta entomologica, Roma 42 (1): 35-348.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc0ab5cc2fec54311ab99aaadce4d529	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	İlseven S, Baştaş M (2018) The Place of Eucalyptus Within the Vegetation of Mesaoria Plain (Cyprus) and the Views of Vegetation Geography Lecturers. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 14(7): 3381-3388.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc1a4d1734c61a0b95fbe3fe9f16ebd5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2016/2024	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309229056| Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc1a4d1734c61a0b95fbe3fe9f16ebd5	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2016/2024	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/309229056| Katsanevakis S, Poursanidis D, Hoffman R, Rizgalla J, Rothman SB-S, Levitt-Barmats Y, Hadjioannou L, Trkov D, Garmendia JM, Rizzo M, Bartolo AG, Bariche M, Tomas F, Kleitou P, Schembri PJ, Kletou D, Tiralongo F, Pergent C, Pergent G, Azzurro E, Bilecenoglu M, Lodola A, Ballesteros E, Gerovasileiou V, Verlaque M, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A, Kytinou E, Dailianis T, Ferrario J, Crocetta F, Jimenez C, Evans J, Ragkousis M, Lipej L, Borg JA, Dimitriadis C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Albano PG, Kalogirou S, Bazairi H, Espinosa F, Ben Souissi J, Tsiamis K, Badalamenti F, Langeneck J, Noel P, Deidun A, Marchini A, Skouradakis G, Royo L, Sini M, Bianchi CN, Sghaier Y-R, Ghanem R, Doumpas N, Zaouali J, Tsirintanis K, Papadakis O, Morri C, Çinar ME, Terrados J, Insacco G, Zava B, SoufiKechaou E, Piazzi L, Ounifi Ben Amor K, Andriotis E, Gambi MC, Ben Amor MM, Garrabou J, Linares C, Fortič A, Digenis M, Cebrian E, Fourt M, Zotou M, Castriota L, Di Martino V, Rosso A, Pipitone C, Falautano M, García M, Zakhama-Sraieb R, Khamassi F, Mannino AM, Ktari MH, Kosma I, Rifi M, Karachle PK, Yapıcı S, Bos AR, Balistreri P, Ramos Esplá AA, Tempesti J, Inglese O, Giovos I, Damalas D, Benhissoune S, Huseyinoglu MF, RjibaBahri W, Santamaría J, Orlando-Bonaca M, Izquierdo A, Stamouli C, Montefalcone M, Cerim H, Golo R, Tsioli S, Orfanidis S, Michailidis N, Gaglioti M, Taşkın E, Mancuso E, Žunec A, Cvitković I, Filiz H, Sanfilippo R, Siapatis A, Mavrič B, Karaa S, Türker A, Monniot F, Verdura J, El Ouamari N, Selfati M, Zenetos A (2020) Unpublished Mediterranean records of marine alien and cryptogenic species. BioInvasions Records 9(2): 165–182. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.2.01	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc6c817ea9d9ad7953cf5081dc73cc1d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc6c817ea9d9ad7953cf5081dc73cc1d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc6fa5289377936d6d062407c6aa12e4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc762564682c47f2847d24a57ce367ff	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	foodContaminant	2017/2017	EPPO (2017) First reports of Drosophila suzukii and Zaprionus indianus in Cyprus, and confirmation of the presence of Z. tuberculatus. EPPO Reporting Service 04. Num. article: 2017/081. https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-6049	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc9fbd9e564d00e2aabd6f7ccd4ce896	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dc9fbd9e564d00e2aabd6f7ccd4ce896	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dcd8082d90b1e4dff403154fa30f6552	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1985/2012	Bogi C, Coppini M, Margelli A (1989) Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna dell’alto Tirreno (Aggiornamento). La Conchiglia 21 (233-236): 25-29. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the molluscs of Cyprus, with special attention to the allochthone species. La Conchiglia 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dcd8082d90b1e4dff403154fa30f6552	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1985/2012	Bogi C, Coppini M, Margelli A (1989) Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna dell’alto Tirreno (Aggiornamento). La Conchiglia 21 (233-236): 25-29. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the molluscs of Cyprus, with special attention to the allochthone species. La Conchiglia 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dcd8082d90b1e4dff403154fa30f6552	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1985/2012	Bogi C, Coppini M, Margelli A (1989) Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna dell’alto Tirreno (Aggiornamento). La Conchiglia 21 (233-236): 25-29. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the molluscs of Cyprus, with special attention to the allochthone species. La Conchiglia 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dcd8082d90b1e4dff403154fa30f6552	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1985/2012	Bogi C, Coppini M, Margelli A (1989) Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna dell’alto Tirreno (Aggiornamento). La Conchiglia 21 (233-236): 25-29. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Buzzurro G, Greppi E (1997) Notes on the molluscs of Cyprus, with special attention to the allochthone species. La Conchiglia 283: 21-31 and 61-62. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd12f92c98e33b0377fd5e85b78e0623	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2017/2017	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd59a504cfe21379686f5007e403c8c8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1862/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (1981) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. Preslia 53: 45-65. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Alziar G (2000) Compte rendu du 4ème Iter Mediterraneum. Bocconea 11: 5-83.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd5bfddbef724725a16350ac66474042	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2020/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd5bfddbef724725a16350ac66474042	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2020/2025	Compton SG, Stavrinides M, Kaponas C, Thomas PJ (2020) No escape: most insect colonisers of an introduced fig tree in Cyprus come from the plant’s native range. Biological Invasions 22: 211–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02132-4	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd64e9fdfa9a71ef52d569d656fa6277	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	2006/2006	Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. – Willdenowia 31: 383-409; Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	as Chenopodium multifidum L. in Hand (2009)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd725532d42ab63da1ff5d7ee6105f51	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2023/2025	Jansen MGM, Alferink LP (2023) An updated list of scale insects (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha) from import interceptions and greenhouses in the Netherlands. Journal of Insect Biodiversity 44(2): 21–40. https://doi.org/10.12976/jib/2023.44.2.1	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Probably present on the island much earlier. Data on last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd725532d42ab63da1ff5d7ee6105f51	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2023/2025	Jansen MGM, Alferink LP (2023) An updated list of scale insects (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha) from import interceptions and greenhouses in the Netherlands. Journal of Insect Biodiversity 44(2): 21–40. https://doi.org/10.12976/jib/2023.44.2.1	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Probably present on the island much earlier. Data on last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, E. Koutsoukos, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:dd8e8a96adbee46509925fc4f4484d90	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1978/2022	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Makris C (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1995–2022). Cypricola 22: 1-12. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ddb63b01f49685cf869596d5958e7ff0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ddb63b01f49685cf869596d5958e7ff0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ddfbb5ef217cf211aeed029a3ca99456	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2018/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	Common garden plant
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de123f82487dc1025230b5684d0ba682	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	otherTransport	1997/1998	Hadjikyriakou G, Makris C, Christofides Y, Alziar G (2004) Additions to the flora of Cyprus. Le Journal de Botanique de la Societe de botanique de France 27: 31-46. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de1248fef5447f934a8a11fb303b3bdc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2024	Demetriou J, Aristophanous M, Koutsoukos E, John E, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Rota J (2025) A cosmopolitan invader – Choreutis sexfasciella (Lepidoptera, Choreutidae) – in Cyprus: first record, molecular characterization, and a reared parasitoid. Nota Lepidopterologica 48: 15-28. https://doi.org/10.3897/nl.48.137778 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/236455550 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de1248fef5447f934a8a11fb303b3bdc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2021/2024	Demetriou J, Aristophanous M, Koutsoukos E, John E, Roy HE, Martinou AF, Rota J (2025) A cosmopolitan invader – Choreutis sexfasciella (Lepidoptera, Choreutidae) – in Cyprus: first record, molecular characterization, and a reared parasitoid. Nota Lepidopterologica 48: 15-28. https://doi.org/10.3897/nl.48.137778 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/236455550 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de190fc4973d0d9d349013977bb05970	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1878/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de190fc4973d0d9d349013977bb05970	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	forestry	1878/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de34ade94688e99d8da6fb89ed5c826f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | Bock P, Gordon D (2020) World List of Bryozoa. Amathia verticillata (delle Chiaje, 1822). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=851581 on 2021-01-13 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de6a929daab3a5c292ce02b0322f343c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	1984/2000	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de6a929daab3a5c292ce02b0322f343c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	1984/2000	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de6a929daab3a5c292ce02b0322f343c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1984/2000	Tornaritis G (1987) Mediterranean Sea Shells. Nicosia, Cyprus, published by the author. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de7124bff5ed67eecf98a0d14a1e3c44	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observasion based on personal observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de7124bff5ed67eecf98a0d14a1e3c44	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observasion based on personal observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de7124bff5ed67eecf98a0d14a1e3c44	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	people	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observasion based on personal observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:de7124bff5ed67eecf98a0d14a1e3c44	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1928/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Date of last observasion based on personal observation
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:deab55a8f0e68ef20ce27e9dface2d0b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:df702a3f4b8619c7d06ad57055af212f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2008/2008	Vassiliou VA, Michael C, Kazantzis E, Melifronidou-Pantelidou A (2009) First record of Paysandisia archon (Burmeister 1880) (Lepidoptera: Castniidae) in Cyprus. Conference: 13th PanHellenic Entomological Congress of the Hellenic Entomological SocietyAt: Alexandroupolis, GreeceVolume: 2009. pp. 354 - 356. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:df702a3f4b8619c7d06ad57055af212f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	containerBulk	2008/2008	Vassiliou VA, Michael C, Kazantzis E, Melifronidou-Pantelidou A (2009) First record of Paysandisia archon (Burmeister 1880) (Lepidoptera: Castniidae) in Cyprus. Conference: 13th PanHellenic Entomological Congress of the Hellenic Entomological SocietyAt: Alexandroupolis, GreeceVolume: 2009. pp. 354 - 356. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:df78224d2f58a22a3d9ebd91d7f73195	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1974/1974	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:df78224d2f58a22a3d9ebd91d7f73195	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1974/1974	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:df8a9f91a9e1de331ec8514b155334e1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1936/1936	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e0249ae986bd41b341de4127fb752ddd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e0249ae986bd41b341de4127fb752ddd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e0249ae986bd41b341de4127fb752ddd	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e076417b72160daa4bf12bd1e53b21ca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e0db493e056a046a2d26b63f402404eb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2016/2018	Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/18681078	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e117e8fc5b1674ae84fdf1b18a4af71e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1978/1985	chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/ari/ari.nsf/all/223482CFECEC94D0C22589CC00218134/$file/tb66-n.ioannou.pdf	probably still present
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e117e8fc5b1674ae84fdf1b18a4af71e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1978/1985	chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/ari/ari.nsf/all/223482CFECEC94D0C22589CC00218134/$file/tb66-n.ioannou.pdf	probably still present
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e1195a9f765ebd952f2f5639f4c465dc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Ulman A, Ferrario J, Occhpinti-Ambrogi A, Arvanitidis C, Bandi A, Bertolino M, Bogi C, Chatzigeorgiou G, Cicek BA, Deidun A, Ramos-Espla A, Kocak C, Lorenti M, Martinez-Laiz G, Merlo G, Princisgh E, Scribano G, Marchini A (2017) A massive update of non-indigenous species records in Mediterranean marinas. PeerJ 5: e3954. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3954 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e17f846adc98643bcc65422551b0eb3f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain				Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e1997f351363626fcab7e94e3a4be505	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1787/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2004) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus IV. Willdenowia 34(2): 427-456. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34210 | Hardion L, Verlaque R, Baumel A, Juin M, Vila B (2012) Revised systematics of Mediterranean Arundo (Poaceae) based on AFLP fingerprints and morphology. Taxon 61(6): 1217-1226. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.616004	Based on pers. observations (leg. J. Demetriou & E. Koutsoukos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e1b162e54dc3b761e992afa2fce94476	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	unaided	2019/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e1b162e54dc3b761e992afa2fce94476	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ballastWater	2019/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e1b162e54dc3b761e992afa2fce94476	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	hullFouling	2019/2022	Albano PG, Hong Y, Steger J, Yasuhara M, Bartolini S, Bogi C, Bošnjak M, Chiappi M, Fossati V, Huseyinoglu MF, Jiménez C, Lubinevsky H, Morov AR, Noè S, Papatheodoulou M, Resaikos V, Zuschin M, Guy-Haim T (2024) New records of non-indigenous species from the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Crustacea, Mollusca), with a revision of genus Isognomon (Mollusca: Bivalvia). PeerJ 12:e17425. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17425 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e21b5ce41cdeb6dbfdb0e5539ae72e79	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1960/1993	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Thevetia neriifolia (L.) Juss. ex. Endl. in Georgiades (1995).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e21b5ce41cdeb6dbfdb0e5539ae72e79	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1960/1993	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	as Thevetia neriifolia (L.) Juss. ex. Endl. in Georgiades (1995).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e22a3f399901fcb49389ddf60f4857c7	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1966/1968	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e25fd402b97458813ed96b5d7f2f98de	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		parasitesOnAnimals	1929/	EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e26099ef3376a2f0b37eb3b57558e2ca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantNursery		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e26099ef3376a2f0b37eb3b57558e2ca	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e263bc2d63034db6059374ff901c2c67	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1974/1974	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e263bc2d63034db6059374ff901c2c67	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1974/1974	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e2c1a64224c34652fe3d1263e1be2e19	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e2e84296c5385217cad2286be55d5cb1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2012/2025	Salata S, Georgiadis C, Borowiec L (2019) Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus. North-Western Journal of Zoology 15(1): 13-23.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e2e84296c5385217cad2286be55d5cb1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2012/2025	Salata S, Georgiadis C, Borowiec L (2019) Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus. North-Western Journal of Zoology 15(1): 13-23.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e308de1711d7e2f41fd708f6915cc3b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	/2025		Seen in the wild escaping or deliberately released from confinment (pets) but do not establish viable populations
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e309ec0df006c98a0c591787f7edc336	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e309ec0df006c98a0c591787f7edc336	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e34f1d13e3f55215852fff6ba2ea2882	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2020/2020	Langeneck J, Minasidis V, Doumpas N, Giovos I, Kaminas A, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Citizen Science Helps in Tracking the Range Expansions of Non-Indigenous and Neo-Native Species in Greece and Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(2): 256. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020256 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e34f1d13e3f55215852fff6ba2ea2882	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2020/2020	Langeneck J, Minasidis V, Doumpas N, Giovos I, Kaminas A, Kleitou P, Tiralongo F, Crocetta F (2022) Citizen Science Helps in Tracking the Range Expansions of Non-Indigenous and Neo-Native Species in Greece and Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 10(2): 256. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020256 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e36dd701a85eecc0fa575bc371df7c1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Koutsoukos E, Compton SG, van Noort S, Avtzis DN, Askew RR (2024) A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (Hymenoptera, Ormyridae) developing in figs of Ficus microcarpa in Europe. European Journal of Taxonomy 917(1): 170-193. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2024.917.2397	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e36dd701a85eecc0fa575bc371df7c1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2022/2025	Koutsoukos E, Compton SG, van Noort S, Avtzis DN, Askew RR (2024) A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (Hymenoptera, Ormyridae) developing in figs of Ficus microcarpa in Europe. European Journal of Taxonomy 917(1): 170-193. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2024.917.2397	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e36dd701a85eecc0fa575bc371df7c1f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2022/2025	Koutsoukos E, Compton SG, van Noort S, Avtzis DN, Askew RR (2024) A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (Hymenoptera, Ormyridae) developing in figs of Ficus microcarpa in Europe. European Journal of Taxonomy 917(1): 170-193. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2024.917.2397	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e37066b84bfc7a62bc5f220568aa57ba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	containerBulk	2016/2025	Davranoglou LR, Hadjiconstantis M, Mann DJ (2020) First record of the Turkestan cockroach (Shelfordella lateralis) from Cyprus and Turkey (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). Israel Journal of Entomology 50(1): 1–8. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3635796 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/289106902	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e37066b84bfc7a62bc5f220568aa57ba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2016/2025	Davranoglou LR, Hadjiconstantis M, Mann DJ (2020) First record of the Turkestan cockroach (Shelfordella lateralis) from Cyprus and Turkey (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). Israel Journal of Entomology 50(1): 1–8. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3635796 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/289106902	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e37066b84bfc7a62bc5f220568aa57ba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	people	2016/2025	Davranoglou LR, Hadjiconstantis M, Mann DJ (2020) First record of the Turkestan cockroach (Shelfordella lateralis) from Cyprus and Turkey (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). Israel Journal of Entomology 50(1): 1–8. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3635796 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/289106902	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e37066b84bfc7a62bc5f220568aa57ba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	2016/2025	Davranoglou LR, Hadjiconstantis M, Mann DJ (2020) First record of the Turkestan cockroach (Shelfordella lateralis) from Cyprus and Turkey (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). Israel Journal of Entomology 50(1): 1–8. http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3635796 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/289106902	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e39b39765607af6b545375aad48ecc04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2013/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e39b39765607af6b545375aad48ecc04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2013/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e39b39765607af6b545375aad48ecc04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	2013/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e39b39765607af6b545375aad48ecc04	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2013/2021	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4427930550df142ab1c33d646f8a78c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1964/2023	Demetropoulos A, Neoclecous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department, 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147017124 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4427930550df142ab1c33d646f8a78c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1964/2023	Demetropoulos A, Neoclecous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department, 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147017124 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4427930550df142ab1c33d646f8a78c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1964/2023	Demetropoulos A, Neoclecous D (1969) The fishes and crustaceans of Cyprus. Fisheries Bulletin, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fisheries Department, 1: 1-21. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147017124 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e45b622d88d458c8fad9da85df6b18fb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1998/2009	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e45b622d88d458c8fad9da85df6b18fb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1998/2009	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e45b622d88d458c8fad9da85df6b18fb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1998/2009	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e469bc1c0174acc50f372d5f6d4efca4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1988/2024	Greuter W, Raus T (1998) Med-Checklist Notulae, 17. Willdenowia 28(1-2): 163-174. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.28.2816 | Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. Willdenowia 31(2): 383-409. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.31.31207 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/262240325	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e469bc1c0174acc50f372d5f6d4efca4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1988/2024	Greuter W, Raus T (1998) Med-Checklist Notulae, 17. Willdenowia 28(1-2): 163-174. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.28.2816 | Hand R (2001) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus II. Willdenowia 31(2): 383-409. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.31.31207 | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/262240325	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4ae361c267625634464268d0fe43240	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2012/2012	http://www.oceanography.ucy.ac.cy/medusa/jellyfish_Map.html | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4ae361c267625634464268d0fe43240	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2012/2012	http://www.oceanography.ucy.ac.cy/medusa/jellyfish_Map.html | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4bf2ef7f989b1cd25e0ee92f5ede062	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		foodContaminant		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021] | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4dca866498827f830acebd0d93f8e51	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1998/1998	Zibrowius H (2002) Assessing scale and impact of ship-transported alien fauna in the Mediterranean? p. 63-68. In: Alien marine organisms introduced by ships in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, F. Briand (Ed.), Monaco, CIESM Workshop Monographs 20. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e4dca866498827f830acebd0d93f8e51	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1998/1998	Zibrowius H (2002) Assessing scale and impact of ship-transported alien fauna in the Mediterranean? p. 63-68. In: Alien marine organisms introduced by ships in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, F. Briand (Ed.), Monaco, CIESM Workshop Monographs 20. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e51a944b3a5392552bf5a144d244617b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e52b385b1e03ca092dd7c44d219f1a85	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e55a4d1859bbd682ddb51b627098defe	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hunting	/2024	iNaturalidt (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/253867245	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e5866f7164ac78abdc938534bf93799b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			2015/2015	https://biodiversitycyprus.blogspot.com/2015/08/planorbarius-corneus-linnaeus-1758.html	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e5cc4c6e8e4fd49d7271977505b29b0b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		2023/2024	Yılmaz K, Sevgili H (2025) Detection of the recent arrivals of Ameles spallanzania and Miomantis paykullii in various European countries through citizen science contributions. Journal of Orthoptera Research 34(2): 175-180. http://doi.org/10.3897/jor.34.140630	Date of last observation based on observed specimens (leg. C. Makris, Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e5f7233283ffc2c473dec66d8298adee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e5f7233283ffc2c473dec66d8298adee	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e5fdf01ca4e18b1f2c0b898a0b7cd578	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e5fdf01ca4e18b1f2c0b898a0b7cd578	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e63bd138de186f093a3ff8d775dd9428	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1991/1991	Verlaque M, Boudouresque CF, Meinesz A, Gravez V (2000) The Caulerpa racemosa complex (Caulerpales, Ulvophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea. Botanica Marina 43(1): 49–68. https://doi.org/10.1515/BOT.2000.005 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e63bd138de186f093a3ff8d775dd9428	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1991/1991	Verlaque M, Boudouresque CF, Meinesz A, Gravez V (2000) The Caulerpa racemosa complex (Caulerpales, Ulvophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea. Botanica Marina 43(1): 49–68. https://doi.org/10.1515/BOT.2000.005 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e641ded7c6fc4acaab444a50327970b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2018/2018	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology, 14 (1): 294-300.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e641ded7c6fc4acaab444a50327970b8	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2018/2018	Ülgentürk S, Şişman Hocaali S (2019) Pest status of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) and new records of scale insects from Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Munis Entomology & Zoology, 14 (1): 294-300.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e66a60eb7cd2b2dfa27126ef9d19e577	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	2016/2016	John E, Skule B (2016) Butterflies and Moths (pages 269-385). In: Sparrow, D. J. & John, E. (Eds.). An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus. Terra Cypria, Cyprus. 895 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e66a60eb7cd2b2dfa27126ef9d19e577	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	2016/2016	John E, Skule B (2016) Butterflies and Moths (pages 269-385). In: Sparrow, D. J. & John, E. (Eds.). An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus. Terra Cypria, Cyprus. 895 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e6abc2b46a5dbdcd0a013e670eef00b4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2004/2005	Kreutz CAJ (2004) Die Orchideen von Zypern. The Orchids of Cyprus. Landgraaf.| Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020| Schmotzer A (2005) Confirmation of Ophrys straussii H. Fleischmann & Bornmüller on Cyprus. Journal Europäischer Orchideen 37: 835-838.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e725d9ceb2b602aaaf5f30905a83d05f	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		packingMaterial	2007/2007	Borowski (2007) Bostrichidae. In: Lobl I, Smetana A (Eds.) Catalogue of Palearctic Coleoptera Volume 4. Elateroidea - Derodontoidea - Bostrichoidea - Lymexyloidea - Cleroidea - Cucujoidea. Apollo Books, Stenstrup, Denmark.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e74789ef13e7cd477fe6d6a07059045e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	aquacultureMariculture	2001/2010	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/256649546	Date of earliest publication used; Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e75e7ca9ac63caa16a40aa2d10b931cf	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	timberTrade	1874/1874	Baudi di Selve F (1874) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregatae recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars quinta. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 17: 317-338.	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e77f2ed2ad10d1df3d743fed0be6a951	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1908/1994	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	as native in Flora of Cyprus
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e78673e64b60806c0ddf7b934db26ae4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1968/2001	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Hadjikyriakou G (2005) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 3 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 3]. Dasoponos 24: 7-10. 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e79044f27a87f85eadb14b546e059462	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e79379ea631db3f7fc0c3102efe8e62a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1813/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e7c2687c74ea54492457f6e68233ab49	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e7f9511723835d57b72d4679ad8afe09	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2001) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 5. Acta Universitatis Carolinae Biologica 45: 267-293. | Slavík B, Jarolímová V, Chrtek J (2002) Chromosome counts of some plants from Cyprus. 2. Acta Universitatis Carolinae. Biologica 46: 295-302. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e7f9511723835d57b72d4679ad8afe09	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	people		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Chrtek J, Slavík B (2001) Contribution to the flora of Cyprus. 5. Acta Universitatis Carolinae Biologica 45: 267-293. | Slavík B, Jarolímová V, Chrtek J (2002) Chromosome counts of some plants from Cyprus. 2. Acta Universitatis Carolinae. Biologica 46: 295-302. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e7fc56fda911e767cb27d7f86d6b6b31	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2018/2018	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e7fc56fda911e767cb27d7f86d6b6b31	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2018/2018	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e807a8dce4a43813db48c1566c1bd0e6	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	OtherIntentionalRelease		Richardson C, Porter R (2020) Birds of Cyprus. Helm Field Guides, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, UK, 256 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e807a8dce4a43813db48c1566c1bd0e6	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	unaided		Richardson C, Porter R (2020) Birds of Cyprus. Helm Field Guides, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, UK, 256 p.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e8358bed68ee6da2e8c6e728ff016410	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	2021/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/308449805	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e8358bed68ee6da2e8c6e728ff016410	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	2021/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/308449805	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e8358bed68ee6da2e8c6e728ff016410	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1-10. | Lučan R, Bartonička T, Čížek M, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M,  Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2010) Spatial activity and diet of Rousettus aegyptiacus in Cyprus: Does conservation of the only European fruit bat depend on supporting alien plants? In: 15th International Bat Research Conference. | Lučan RK, Bartonička T, Jedlička P, Řeřucha Š, Šálek M, Čížek M, Nicolaou H, Horáček I (2016) Spatial activity and feeding ecology of the endangered northern population of the Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Journal of Mammalogy 97(3): 815-822. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26373102 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/308449805	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e88b27aab42010a8aa0ade5a3c0447ea	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1932/2005	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e88b27aab42010a8aa0ade5a3c0447ea	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1932/2005	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e88b27aab42010a8aa0ade5a3c0447ea	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1932/2005	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e88b27aab42010a8aa0ade5a3c0447ea	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	1932/2005	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e911cfd16eccf6b6b17e8c18d7ebb901	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2011/2011	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e92113a2f6b3aa924b93c69359abbdb7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		1862/1998	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2013) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 16 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 16]. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9229f6b5d00e9f54fa6901cd94dbbe0	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1967/1968	Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9273616b2a9dfa58e0a1d2949001c60	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2012/2012	Tsiamis K, Taşkın E, Orfanidis S, Stavrou P, Argyrou M, Panayotidis P, Tsioli T, Cicek BA, Marcou M Küpper FC (2014) Checklist of seaweeds of Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Botanica Marina 57(3): 153–166. http://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2014-0006 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9273616b2a9dfa58e0a1d2949001c60	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2012/2012	Tsiamis K, Taşkın E, Orfanidis S, Stavrou P, Argyrou M, Panayotidis P, Tsioli T, Cicek BA, Marcou M Küpper FC (2014) Checklist of seaweeds of Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Botanica Marina 57(3): 153–166. http://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2014-0006 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9697819486e3ab36f73409d295efa12	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnAnimals	1960/1960	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9697819486e3ab36f73409d295efa12	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1960/1960	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9697819486e3ab36f73409d295efa12	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1960/1960	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9966bbf7d107f33e0f1d4d5770af4cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1956/2020	Ingle RW (1963) Crustacea Stomatopoda from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Bulletin Sea Fisheries Research Station, Haifa 33: 1-69. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/53028636 | Ragkousis M et al. (2023) Unpublished Mediterranean and Black Sea records of marine alien, cryptogenic, and neonative species. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 339–369. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir. 2023.12.2.01 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:e9966bbf7d107f33e0f1d4d5770af4cb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1956/2020	Ingle RW (1963) Crustacea Stomatopoda from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Bulletin Sea Fisheries Research Station, Haifa 33: 1-69. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/53028636 | Ragkousis M et al. (2023) Unpublished Mediterranean and Black Sea records of marine alien, cryptogenic, and neonative species. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 339–369. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir. 2023.12.2.01 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ea3b4d96ab16c41a3633cd5d558926c7	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual		1859/1859	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ea4cce318ee977569bbf24402dcf6523	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		1998/1998	Lienhard C (1998) Psocoptères euro-méditerranéens. Faune de France, 83, xx + 517 pp.	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ea4e390d375b45e9e44ab400aa5da8d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1865/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ea53459c1f39666102d74bfd7b3e49cb	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	foodContaminant	2011/2012	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ea7004c475b5c1f128a6dc68fe243ce6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2021/2021	Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eac55c8c4b56ed0b318ec9c968574fe7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1936/2025	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hand R (2017) Some noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1997-2016). Cypricola 1: 1-8. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/265699188	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eada729393fc127bde7ee4d5f165c16b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1825/1999	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Hadjikyriakou G. N., Hand R., Christodoulou C. S., Makris C., Chrysostomou G., Iosif K. & Kefalas K. 2025: New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2024). Cypricola 25: 1–13.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eaee7f779852c82e965d3ff04c07dc7a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	seedContaminant	1813/2013	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 13 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 13]. Dasoponos 39: 7-10. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eaee7f779852c82e965d3ff04c07dc7a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ContaminantOnAnimals	1813/2013	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Hadjikyriakou G (2009) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 13 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 13]. Dasoponos 39: 7-10. | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eaee9ec1c30f16ee8272640d486be52f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb25e0fd07f027abc3039eb447f17440	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb25e0fd07f027abc3039eb447f17440	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb2ae5b38478be8f839fbf3755422f9e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnAnimals	1928/1967	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb2ae5b38478be8f839fbf3755422f9e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1928/1967	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb2ae5b38478be8f839fbf3755422f9e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1928/1967	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb4c7e69b1a4822c4e5075a89ea9653e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1988/2021	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb4c7e69b1a4822c4e5075a89ea9653e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1988/2021	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11. | Hand R (2022) New noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (2019–2021) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 20: 1–10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb4f20aaedc116fd8c7e1b1d1d539912	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	2014/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb4f20aaedc116fd8c7e1b1d1d539912	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2014/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb4f20aaedc116fd8c7e1b1d1d539912	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2024	Demetriou J, Koutsoukos E, Mavrovounioti N, Radea C, Arianoutsou M, Roy HE, Compton SG, Martinou AF (2023) A rather unfruitful relationship? Fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of the alien invasive Ficus microcarpa in Cyprus. BioInvasions Records 12(2): 573–580. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2023.12.2.20	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb5c9637071ba3c5dd1f287a49ec8ed2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	biologicalControl	1962/1962	Wood BJ (1963) Imported and indigenous natural enemies of citrus coccids and aphids in Cyprus, and an assessment of their potential value in integrated control programmes. Entomophaga 8: 67-82.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eb74b481a9acb09166acfa1f3312baba	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual		2005/2005	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia 36(2): 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ebab1ec9079591a4c9c80bd362c5785f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1972/1972	Ben-Eliahu MN (1972) Littoral Polychaeta from Cyprus. Tethys 4: 85-94. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Year of first record unavailable, year of earliest publication used. In Michail et al. (2026) first record as <1972
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ebcad1d0c30c420a40fea806b9338944	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	biologicalControl	1996/1996	FAO (1996) Report on the Workshop on Citrus Leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella) and its Control in the Neae East, Safita (Tartous), Syria, 30 September - 3 October 1996, (Cairo: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, Regional Office for the Near East), 34 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ebd6bd9bddfc5a8cc5ac242999dec62b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1769/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ebfbcf366ff66311622c777fa35a0a2a	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ec2308662b083101c7fd7a3d0f0c8a47	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain	casual		2010/2010	Bordoni A (2010) Catalogue of the Staphylinidae of Cyprus and Asia Minor (Coleoptera). Fragmenta entomologica, Roma 42 (1): 35-348.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ec97a70ca8d4fe70fa71b56a66da1916	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eca92c2baa9f450b20ca0e4dedc949d7	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1927/1933	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.; Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eca92c2baa9f450b20ca0e4dedc949d7	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	seedContaminant	1927/1933	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p.; Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first observation not known, earliest known publication year used. Data on last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ecc62aadc32265c35cfb9e14115b7589	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	OtherIntentionalRelease	2018/2018	Charilaou P (2018) Heliotropium curassavicum L. (Boraginaceae), a new alien species collected in Cyprus. Cypricola 10: 1-4. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ece298d690cb15aec6e617d388b8adb2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ecf76517093173d88bdc4d2034d4cf84	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	widespreadInvasive	unaided	/2025	Baptista LF, Trail PW, Horblit HM (1997) Order Columbiformes, Family Columbidae (pigeons and doves). In Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 4 (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J Eds). Lynx Edicions, Barcelona, Spain. pp. 60–243. | Kasparek M (1998) Distribution and expansion of the Collared Dove in the near and Middle East. Ornithologische Verhandlungen 25(5-6): 241-279. | Long JL (1981) Introduced Birds of the World: The Worldwide History, Distribution, and Influence of Birds Introduced to New Environments. Universe Books, New York, NY, USA. | Voous KH (1960) Atlas of European Birds. Nelson and Son, London, United Kingdom. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323694796	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ed8432012095b1fc15db29aa83260ab7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	timberTrade	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Kakiopoulos G, Martinou AF (2022) First record of the Nearctic Ozognathus cornutus (LeConte, 1859) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Cyprus. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 15(2): 76-79. https://doi.org/10.2478/hppj-2022-0009 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J (2023) Knowing no limits: First record of Ozognathus cornutus (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Greece, including new host-plant records. Entomologia Hellenica 32(1): 1-6. https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/entsoc/article/view/31415 | Zahradník P, Demetriou J (2023) A review of the Ptinidae (Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea) of Cyprus, including new faunistic records and the description of a new species. Zootaxa 5306(2): 243-265. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5306.2.5 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J, Compton SG, Martinou AF, Askew RR (2025) Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hussey, 1956) (Hymenoptera: Megastigmidae) and recruited native parasitoids in Cyprus and Greece. BioInvasions Records 14(3): 529–537. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2025.14.3.04	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ed8432012095b1fc15db29aa83260ab7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Kakiopoulos G, Martinou AF (2022) First record of the Nearctic Ozognathus cornutus (LeConte, 1859) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Cyprus. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 15(2): 76-79. https://doi.org/10.2478/hppj-2022-0009 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J (2023) Knowing no limits: First record of Ozognathus cornutus (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Greece, including new host-plant records. Entomologia Hellenica 32(1): 1-6. https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/entsoc/article/view/31415 | Zahradník P, Demetriou J (2023) A review of the Ptinidae (Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea) of Cyprus, including new faunistic records and the description of a new species. Zootaxa 5306(2): 243-265. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5306.2.5 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J, Compton SG, Martinou AF, Askew RR (2025) Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hussey, 1956) (Hymenoptera: Megastigmidae) and recruited native parasitoids in Cyprus and Greece. BioInvasions Records 14(3): 529–537. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2025.14.3.04	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ed8432012095b1fc15db29aa83260ab7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Kakiopoulos G, Martinou AF (2022) First record of the Nearctic Ozognathus cornutus (LeConte, 1859) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Cyprus. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 15(2): 76-79. https://doi.org/10.2478/hppj-2022-0009 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J (2023) Knowing no limits: First record of Ozognathus cornutus (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Greece, including new host-plant records. Entomologia Hellenica 32(1): 1-6. https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/entsoc/article/view/31415 | Zahradník P, Demetriou J (2023) A review of the Ptinidae (Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea) of Cyprus, including new faunistic records and the description of a new species. Zootaxa 5306(2): 243-265. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5306.2.5 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J, Compton SG, Martinou AF, Askew RR (2025) Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hussey, 1956) (Hymenoptera: Megastigmidae) and recruited native parasitoids in Cyprus and Greece. BioInvasions Records 14(3): 529–537. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2025.14.3.04	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ed8432012095b1fc15db29aa83260ab7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2021/2025	Demetriou J, Kakiopoulos G, Martinou AF (2022) First record of the Nearctic Ozognathus cornutus (LeConte, 1859) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Cyprus. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 15(2): 76-79. https://doi.org/10.2478/hppj-2022-0009 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J (2023) Knowing no limits: First record of Ozognathus cornutus (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Anobiinae) in Greece, including new host-plant records. Entomologia Hellenica 32(1): 1-6. https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/entsoc/article/view/31415 | Zahradník P, Demetriou J (2023) A review of the Ptinidae (Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea) of Cyprus, including new faunistic records and the description of a new species. Zootaxa 5306(2): 243-265. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5306.2.5 | Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J, Compton SG, Martinou AF, Askew RR (2025) Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hussey, 1956) (Hymenoptera: Megastigmidae) and recruited native parasitoids in Cyprus and Greece. BioInvasions Records 14(3): 529–537. https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2025.14.3.04	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:edc13a9885906a9b68f3d2282d2f6f6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1994/2025	Iordanou N, Charalambous P (1998) Chemical control of the citrus leaf-miner, Phyllocnistis citrella (Staiton) (Lepidoptera, Phyllocnistidae), in Cyprus. Technical Bulletin 197, 15p. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Data on last observation based on observed specimens (J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:edc13a9885906a9b68f3d2282d2f6f6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	1994/2025	Iordanou N, Charalambous P (1998) Chemical control of the citrus leaf-miner, Phyllocnistis citrella (Staiton) (Lepidoptera, Phyllocnistidae), in Cyprus. Technical Bulletin 197, 15p. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Data on last observation based on observed specimens (J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:edcd039427c5123d42d3ed188b0361e9	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	established	biologicalControl	1965/1968	CIBC (1970) Annual report. Commonwealth Institute of Biological Control, Farnham Royal, UK.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:edfcabd7781901f20979721442c384bb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2018/2018	Kleitou P, Giovos I, Wolf W, Crocetta F (2019) On the importance of citizen-science: the first record of Goniobranchus obsoletus (Rüppell and Leuckart, 1830) from Cyprus (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Nudibranchia). BioInvasions Records 8(2): 252–257. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2019.8.2.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:edfcabd7781901f20979721442c384bb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2018/2018	Kleitou P, Giovos I, Wolf W, Crocetta F (2019) On the importance of citizen-science: the first record of Goniobranchus obsoletus (Rüppell and Leuckart, 1830) from Cyprus (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Nudibranchia). BioInvasions Records 8(2): 252–257. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2019.8.2.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:edfcabd7781901f20979721442c384bb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2018/2018	Kleitou P, Giovos I, Wolf W, Crocetta F (2019) On the importance of citizen-science: the first record of Goniobranchus obsoletus (Rüppell and Leuckart, 1830) from Cyprus (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Nudibranchia). BioInvasions Records 8(2): 252–257. http://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2019.8.2.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee0420ef3c2f240748866103b113265f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee0420ef3c2f240748866103b113265f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ballastWater	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee0420ef3c2f240748866103b113265f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2016	Fyttis G, Zervoudaki S, Sakavara A, Sfenthourakis S (2023) Annual cycle of mesozooplankton at the coastal waters of Cyprus (Eastern Levantine basin). Journal of Plankton Research 45(2): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/plankt/fbac075 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee25ba1eddf6152f99de81a0b83f0cf2	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain		contaminantNursery		EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee412d68e328ee2c619e026909e727e1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		fisheryInTheWild	/2010	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/256648971	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee412d68e328ee2c619e026909e727e1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		aquacultureMariculture	/2010	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/256648971	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee7a513bf9b9e650475204f3af8beab0	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	agriculture	1787/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee950ba665461517fd02f478a0b002d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee950ba665461517fd02f478a0b002d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1995/1995	Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee950ba665461517fd02f478a0b002d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1995/1995	Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee950ba665461517fd02f478a0b002d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1995/1995	Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee950ba665461517fd02f478a0b002d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1995/1995	Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee950ba665461517fd02f478a0b002d6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1995/1995	Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ee99c8508b19094424ace8b0caac214c	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	releasedForUse		Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eea59a422a021bf54aa4f488222c10c4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	landscapeImprovement	1881/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. 	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eea9cc621ae49b2d61f5c30e69b0f41a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eed318350cbb044d2ebdd37a58535742	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1957/1965	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:eed318350cbb044d2ebdd37a58535742	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1957/1965	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ef1b21cb22e8885f7639e236d3e061aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ef77ff673837574ff6d38c60b7fb8b6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1879/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/189339625	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ef77ff673837574ff6d38c60b7fb8b6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	ContaminantOnAnimals	1879/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/189339625	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ef77ff673837574ff6d38c60b7fb8b6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	1879/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/189339625	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ef77ff673837574ff6d38c60b7fb8b6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1879/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/189339625	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ef77ff673837574ff6d38c60b7fb8b6f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	machineryEquipment	1879/2023	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/189339625	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:efa02c66c942403024b56dc44ab7d772	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:efa4003bcfee71a875aab5f4eb35baff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:efa4003bcfee71a875aab5f4eb35baff	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:efa71a01f476cd9732a98b5f85d0339a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1934/2025	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/299134194	Date of last observation obtained by iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:efffc3a1e9c2d7aa30bcf3c1b588e77e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2021/2022	Morrison JPE (1972) Mediterranean Siphonaria: West and East – old and new. Argamon 3: 51–62. | Gofas S, Zenetos A (2003) Exotic molluscs in the Mediterranean Basin: Current status and perspectives. Oceanography and Marine Biology: an Annual Review, 41, 237–277. R. N. Gibson and R. J. A. Atkinson (Eds), Taylor & Francis. | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine mollusca of Cyprus (ny September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:efffc3a1e9c2d7aa30bcf3c1b588e77e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2021/2022	Morrison JPE (1972) Mediterranean Siphonaria: West and East – old and new. Argamon 3: 51–62. | Gofas S, Zenetos A (2003) Exotic molluscs in the Mediterranean Basin: Current status and perspectives. Oceanography and Marine Biology: an Annual Review, 41, 237–277. R. N. Gibson and R. J. A. Atkinson (Eds), Taylor & Francis. | Kolokotronis D, Manousis T, Papavasileiou K, Kontadakis C, Galinou-Mitsoudi S (2023) New records and distributional status of marine mollusca of Cyprus (ny September 2022). Xenophora Taxonomy 38: 25-32. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Kolokotronis et al. (2023) not clearly stating which specimens were collected in 2022 and which in 2021 (lastest date added)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f07ee394a3cebac55646777bbec312d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	horticulture	1950/2018	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f07ee394a3cebac55646777bbec312d3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1950/2018	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f0adce09c36f455451a422e7af613b8f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	/2025		Date of last observation based on J. Demetriou pers. obs.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f0ba58ac292112f4337a895889c6fc07	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		Sierwald P, Spelda J (2021) MilliBase. Oxidus gracilis (Koch, C. L., 1847). Accessed at: http://www.millibase.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=946137 on 2022-10-05 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of first and last observation unavailable
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f0e78761b59abde2490276e1d6c96606	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	seedContaminant	2022/2025	Koutsoukos E, Demetriou J, Compton SG, Martinou AF, Askew RR (2025) Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hussey, 1956) (Hymenoptera: Megastigmidae) and recruited native parasitoids in Cyprus and Greece. BioInvasions Records 14(3): 529–537, https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2025.14.3.04	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f0fe4f5e2e691caa128c8f12ec88d5ca	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantNursery	1925/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f0fe4f5e2e691caa128c8f12ec88d5ca	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	contaminantOnPlants	1925/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f11d27a8d426944207ec9877dd1e1291	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	aquacultureMariculture	2001/	Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Date of earliest observation unknown, earliest publication year used
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f11dde41812b3ca93cee71eecee059bf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1992/1994	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f1237bfe20bbd19aa627a81a015b2548	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (2009) A Guide to Creating a Cypriot Garden, 89 p.	Mentioned and shown as planted in gardens with no other data
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f1630d3d177a0eb66d3e35560da8a782	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnAnimals	1999/2006	Chochlakis D, Ioannou I, Sandalakis V, Dimitriou Th, Kassinis N, Papadopoulos B, Tselentis Y, Psaroulaki A (2012) Spotted fever group Rickettsiae in ticks in Cyprus. Microbial Ecology 63(2):314-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-011-9926-4 | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	Dates of first and last observation taken from material survey timeframe (Chochlakis et al. 2012)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f1825e40d395f0df3d12bbfa5f8df079	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	2014/2014	Iglesias S, Frotte L (2015) Alien marine fishes in Cyprus: update and new records. Aquatic Invasions 10(4): 425-438. http://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2015.10.4.06 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f1ad281a622f57ae22eb483554fe6292	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f1ef733fb9a756c52d4acaa19e71cf0a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1911/1956	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f1f1a32768b381663234cafe4d2dac22	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	pet	-9999/2025		
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f24bd330c7335cbef27297dcc7d352c3	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f277b50be80a46da90df94821c9d181d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants		NHML Data Portal (2024) https://doi.org/10.5519/qd.pux4jduo	Date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f324b6725eabdbb1d2341b0df1fd743d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f324b6725eabdbb1d2341b0df1fd743d	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2010/2010	Schneider N (2010) Psocids (Psocoptera). Chapter 13.2. BioRisk 4: 793-805. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.46	Date of first and last observation unavailable, earliest publication date used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f361ef070fb11f0226f726050b7bbc82	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2023/2025	EPPO (2023) First report of Diaphorina citri in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service 08. Num. article: 2023/178. Available at: https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-7660	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f361ef070fb11f0226f726050b7bbc82	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2023/2025	EPPO (2023) First report of Diaphorina citri in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service 08. Num. article: 2023/178. Available at: https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-7660	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. E. Koutsoukos & J. Demetriou, Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f3a86433ca0df859b4a4feb4a95277e9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2020/2020	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f3a86433ca0df859b4a4feb4a95277e9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2020/2020	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f3d7bdd00758243429fdb5ebd5878326	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established	hitchhikersShip	1986/1986	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f3f1172f7043a801562e045fe960c785	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		2023/2024	EPPO (2023) First report of Spodoptera frugiperda in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 02 - 2023  Num. article: 2023/034. https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-7516 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/254511174 | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f4123d6a77bd8cfd88adf9475aec6142	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1862/2000	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Hadjikyriakou G, Hadjisterkotis E (2002) The adventive plants of Cyprus with new records of invasive species. Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft 48: 59–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02192393 | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hadjikyriakou G (2013) Contribution to the study of the flora of Cyprus 16 [Συμβολή στη μελέτη της χλωρίδας της Κύπρου 16]. Dasoponos 54: 7-10.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f41923d7bd4fac454b9a1cb2c3e264aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2014/2025	Collins DW, Philippou D (2016) The first European records of the invasive thrips Gynaikothrips uzeli (Zimmermann) and an associated predator Androthrips ramachandrai Karny (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), in Cyprus. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 152(1): 1-9.	Date of last observation based on observed and presenved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f41923d7bd4fac454b9a1cb2c3e264aa	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2014/2025	Collins DW, Philippou D (2016) The first European records of the invasive thrips Gynaikothrips uzeli (Zimmermann) and an associated predator Androthrips ramachandrai Karny (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), in Cyprus. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine 152(1): 1-9.	Date of last observation based on observed and presenved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f41f49c6447e53b9cab49ecb4a562acc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	parasitesOnPlants	2018/2025	Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f41f49c6447e53b9cab49ecb4a562acc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2018/2025	Compton SG, Newton H, Stavrides M, Kaponas C (2020) First confirmed records of fig wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with the Sycamore Fig Ficus sycomorus on a Mediterranean Island. Entomologist’s Gazette 71: 121–124. https://doi.org/10.31184/G00138894.712.1735	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos and Limassol).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f44bbb2b40ba7c848d4d6b3c7241542b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	horticulture	1992/2025	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11. | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288608880	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f46f87114d79880e9cff23054a8a032f	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual		1987/1993	Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	In Flora of Cyprus as questionable records
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f49abe7885d3e012982abdcf7410891b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			2010/2010	Skuhravá M, Martinez M, Roques A (2010) Diptera. Chapter 10. BioRisk 4: 553-602. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.53	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable. Earliest publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f503e5bee64ceed3cfc06ee0d74d9155	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1870/1870	Baudi di Selve F (1870) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregate recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars tertia. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 14: 49-70.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f503e5bee64ceed3cfc06ee0d74d9155	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	seedContaminant	1870/1870	Baudi di Selve F (1870) Coleopterorum messis in insula Cypro et Asia minore ab Eugenio Truqui congregate recensitio: de Europaeis notis quibusdam additis. Pars tertia. Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 14: 49-70.	Date of first and last observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f538542ea500af55938af76da925015e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1995/2025	Torcu H, Aka Z, Isbilir A (2001) An investigation on fishes of northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 25(2): 155-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/316074065 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f538542ea500af55938af76da925015e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	corridor	1995/2025	Torcu H, Aka Z, Isbilir A (2001) An investigation on fishes of northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 25(2): 155-159. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Yalgın F, Türker A (2023) Determination of fish diversity in the northern coasts of Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean) by visual census method. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 12(1): 111-122. https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1232007 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/316074065 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f554593bcb08b96a58eca5912f4680f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ContaminantOnAnimals	2016/2018	Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	as Chenopodium rubrum L.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f58cd75bc9aba169d7aba933e15de59a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1999/2024	Lewinsohn CH, Holthuis LB (1986) The Crustacea Decapoda of Cyprus. Zoologische Verhandelingen 230: 1-64. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zibrowius pers.comm in Galil et al. 2002 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/241909774 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f58cd75bc9aba169d7aba933e15de59a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1999/2024	Lewinsohn CH, Holthuis LB (1986) The Crustacea Decapoda of Cyprus. Zoologische Verhandelingen 230: 1-64. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zibrowius pers.comm in Galil et al. 2002 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/241909774 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f58cd75bc9aba169d7aba933e15de59a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1999/2024	Lewinsohn CH, Holthuis LB (1986) The Crustacea Decapoda of Cyprus. Zoologische Verhandelingen 230: 1-64. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zibrowius pers.comm in Galil et al. 2002 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/241909774 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on citizen-science observation on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f59a504e2acfe022d9b8f17dc4908ef6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	1910/2025	Emery C (1910) Beiträge zur Monographie der Formiciden des paläarktischen Faunengebietes. (Hym.) Teil X. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 1910: 127–132.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f59a504e2acfe022d9b8f17dc4908ef6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	1910/2025	Emery C (1910) Beiträge zur Monographie der Formiciden des paläarktischen Faunengebietes. (Hym.) Teil X. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 1910: 127–132.	Date of last observation based on observed speciens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f5dc58cb3b317fb9e10631b9e8a61ab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1998/2012	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f5dc58cb3b317fb9e10631b9e8a61ab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1998/2012	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f5dc58cb3b317fb9e10631b9e8a61ab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1998/2012	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f5dc58cb3b317fb9e10631b9e8a61ab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1998/2012	Zenetos A, Gofas S, Russo G, Templado J (2004) CIESM Atlas of exotic species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3 Molluscs. Monaco, CIESM Publishers. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f5ee3ad97ab2c7fee51499790bf38050	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f5ee3ad97ab2c7fee51499790bf38050	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1967/1967	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens Greece 347 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f63125a792a18f85582ef2b412bf5934	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f64834cb3102020ab79251f8b2b5d8b0	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f6d8350d64fba39f6ae9a249e8664e8d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced			2010/2010	Skuhravá M, Martinez M, Roques A (2010) Diptera. Chapter 10. BioRisk 4: 553-602. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.53	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable. Earliest publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f6de20d4eb9f49e3300eb9ceccaeb90a	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7550b0eb62b6510c786eb4abe653500	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2013/2013	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7550b0eb62b6510c786eb4abe653500	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2013/2013	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7550b0eb62b6510c786eb4abe653500	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2013/2013	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f755225ac0cde82d89808b12e2f6e79e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	agriculture	1957/1962	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 22nd May 2020	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7bb4748d6dfc6f62aad9429c20d7f95	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7bbc6cb5eb8b550e77717a0d18c19ef	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	pet	2018/2026	iNaturalist (2026) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=140296&taxon_id=18911	Seen in the wild escaping or deliberately released from confinment (pets) but do not establish viable populations
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7c806948399e93ec9fa2c93015d7647	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		parasitesOnAnimals	2010/2010	Rasplus J-Y, Villemant C, Rosa Paiva M, Delvare G, Roques A (2010) Hymenoptera. Chapter 12. BioRisk 4: 669-776. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.55	Date of first and last observation unavailable. Earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7c8bed2b36b21e3a4bff1632c5f1c2d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Roy H, Martinou A, Borowiec L, Salata S (2022) One of the world’s worst invasive alien species Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) detected in Cyprus. Sociobiology 69(4): e8536. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v69i4.8536 | Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos & Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7c8bed2b36b21e3a4bff1632c5f1c2d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Roy H, Martinou A, Borowiec L, Salata S (2022) One of the world’s worst invasive alien species Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) detected in Cyprus. Sociobiology 69(4): e8536. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v69i4.8536 | Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos & Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7c8bed2b36b21e3a4bff1632c5f1c2d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2025	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Roy H, Martinou A, Borowiec L, Salata S (2022) One of the world’s worst invasive alien species Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) detected in Cyprus. Sociobiology 69(4): e8536. https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v69i4.8536 | Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (leg. J. Demetriou, Paphos & Akrotiri UK SBA)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7e3d1e76c59663cea62e19a2e2166e4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f7e3d1e76c59663cea62e19a2e2166e4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f807e22927dfa45ec23ccb74b071be70	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	2017/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f807e22927dfa45ec23ccb74b071be70	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2017/2022	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f84d89138461e52e4866cdd77102690c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f84d89138461e52e4866cdd77102690c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f84d89138461e52e4866cdd77102690c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f84d89138461e52e4866cdd77102690c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	contaminantNursery	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f84d89138461e52e4866cdd77102690c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	containerBulk	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f84d89138461e52e4866cdd77102690c	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	machineryEquipment	1979/1995	Antoniou M (1981) A nematological survey of vineyards in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 9 : 133-137. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f89dc0610e75b3504b6b75875c4e5337	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated		1923/1923	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f8bd743c403495c984c722e8f67292f6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture		Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f8dbc309101a220a9f52f6f181c726d7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1985/1985	Whitehead PJP (1985) FAO species catalogue Vol. 7. Clupeoid fishes of the world (suborder Clupeioidei). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the herrings, sardines, pilchards, sprats, shads, anchovies and wolf-herrings. Part 1 - Chirocentridae, Clupeidae, and Pristigasteridae families within the suborder Clupeoidei. | Gitarakos G, Kallianiotis A, Hadjistefanou N (2007) Demersal fish and megafaunal assemblages on the Cyprus continental shelf and slope (Eastern Mediterranean). Rapports et Procès-verbaux des Réunions, Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 38: 488. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f8dbc309101a220a9f52f6f181c726d7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1985/1985	Whitehead PJP (1985) FAO species catalogue Vol. 7. Clupeoid fishes of the world (suborder Clupeioidei). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the herrings, sardines, pilchards, sprats, shads, anchovies and wolf-herrings. Part 1 - Chirocentridae, Clupeidae, and Pristigasteridae families within the suborder Clupeoidei. | Gitarakos G, Kallianiotis A, Hadjistefanou N (2007) Demersal fish and megafaunal assemblages on the Cyprus continental shelf and slope (Eastern Mediterranean). Rapports et Procès-verbaux des Réunions, Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée 38: 488. | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f8fe7eee1271dce522915f0f8797e0d2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1983/2023	Bazzocchi P (1985) Prima segnalazione di Strombus (Conomurex) decorus raybaudii Nicolay & Romagna-Manoja, 1983 per l’Isola di Cipro. Bolletino Malacologico 21: 64. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Fischer W, Poklękowski M, Zeimbekis C (2023) New localities of Conomurex persicus (Swainson, 1821) (Gastropoda: Strombidae) from Tunisia, Corfu, Naxos and other Aegean islands (Greece), and a brief overview of its distribution in the Mediterranean Sea. Arianta 10: 46-51. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182192561 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f8fe7eee1271dce522915f0f8797e0d2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1983/2023	Bazzocchi P (1985) Prima segnalazione di Strombus (Conomurex) decorus raybaudii Nicolay & Romagna-Manoja, 1983 per l’Isola di Cipro. Bolletino Malacologico 21: 64. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Fischer W, Poklękowski M, Zeimbekis C (2023) New localities of Conomurex persicus (Swainson, 1821) (Gastropoda: Strombidae) from Tunisia, Corfu, Naxos and other Aegean islands (Greece), and a brief overview of its distribution in the Mediterranean Sea. Arianta 10: 46-51. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182192561 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f8fe7eee1271dce522915f0f8797e0d2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1983/2023	Bazzocchi P (1985) Prima segnalazione di Strombus (Conomurex) decorus raybaudii Nicolay & Romagna-Manoja, 1983 per l’Isola di Cipro. Bolletino Malacologico 21: 64. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Fischer W, Poklękowski M, Zeimbekis C (2023) New localities of Conomurex persicus (Swainson, 1821) (Gastropoda: Strombidae) from Tunisia, Corfu, Naxos and other Aegean islands (Greece), and a brief overview of its distribution in the Mediterranean Sea. Arianta 10: 46-51. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182192561 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f8fe7eee1271dce522915f0f8797e0d2	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	1983/2023	Bazzocchi P (1985) Prima segnalazione di Strombus (Conomurex) decorus raybaudii Nicolay & Romagna-Manoja, 1983 per l’Isola di Cipro. Bolletino Malacologico 21: 64. | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-134. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Fischer W, Poklękowski M, Zeimbekis C (2023) New localities of Conomurex persicus (Swainson, 1821) (Gastropoda: Strombidae) from Tunisia, Corfu, Naxos and other Aegean islands (Greece), and a brief overview of its distribution in the Mediterranean Sea. Arianta 10: 46-51. | Zenetos A, Delongueville C, Scaillet R (2024) An Overlooked Group of Citizen Scientists in Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Information: Shell Collectors and Their Contribution to Molluscan NIS Xenodiversity. Diversity 16: 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16050299 | iNaturalist (2025) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182192561 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Date of last observation based on iNaturalist
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f92101ab5bbe5af41ae6103b8d3a6328	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f942dc5fee40b2c35b8f975ece6138ed	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1849/1994	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (Eds) (2011) – (continuously updated) Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/; accessed 30th November 2022.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f9e078c5c6cdf59a1f21d72e7f019195	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	2016/2016	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f9e078c5c6cdf59a1f21d72e7f019195	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	2016/2016	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f9e078c5c6cdf59a1f21d72e7f019195	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	unaided	2016/2016	Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, Katsiaras N, Kleitou P, Kletou D, Küpper FC, Louizidou P, Martins R, Moraitis ML, Papageorgiou N, Papatheodoulou M, Petrou A, Xevgenos D, Vasiliades L, Voultsiadou E, Chintiroglou CC, Castelli A (2023) Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity 15(8): 941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:f9fcf99020dd3d1a71cac74d8ada7ad7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	failing	agriculture	1862/	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa22776dd407cc32dd0203111126bef6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced		contaminantOnPlants	2010/2010	Denux O, Zagatti P (2010) Coleoptera families other than Cerambycidae, Curculionidae sensu lato, Chrysomelidae sensu lato and Coccinelidae. Chapter 8.5. In: Roques A et al. (Eds) Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe. BioRisk 4(1): 315–406. doi: 10.3897/biorisk.4.61	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable. Date of earliest publication used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa34b116e9732a30ff172c313ef684e6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa34b116e9732a30ff172c313ef684e6	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1937/1968	Georghiou GP (1977) The insects and mites of Cyprus. With emphasis on species of economic importance to agriculture, forestry, man and domestic animals. Benaki Phytopathological Institute. Kiphissia, Athens, Greece, 347 pp. | Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 pp.	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa3c1a0471c085ddce6f1ab1d6b326c1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	agriculture	1865/2018	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa65988faf5dd7622e6e6d3295e8a652	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1990/1990	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa65988faf5dd7622e6e6d3295e8a652	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1990/1990	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa65988faf5dd7622e6e6d3295e8a652	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	foodContaminant	1990/1990	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fa65988faf5dd7622e6e6d3295e8a652	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	otherTransport	1990/1990	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus. Kew Bulletin 50: 387-396. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fabaf8c36b7c9a658b83be81f02e4feb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	forestry	1945/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2011) (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/. (accessed at: 28/11/2022)	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fabaf8c36b7c9a658b83be81f02e4feb	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	horticulture	1945/2025	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol 1. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Hand R, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2011) (continuously updated): Flora of Cyprus – a dynamic checklist. Published at http://www.flora-of-cyprus.eu/. (accessed at: 28/11/2022)	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fac5fd09b570f7244437ec688c760bb4	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	foodContaminant	1937/1937	Morris HM (1937) Injurious insects of Cyprus. Agricultural Department of Cyprus, Bulletin 4 (Ent. Ser. ) 21 p. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of first and observation not known, earliest known publication year used.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fae33ad8dc72e24b51348ec7bb128c18	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	corridor	2017/2017	Kleitou P, Crocetta F (2018) Viriola sp. [cf. corrugata (Hinds, 1843)] in Cyprus (pp. 409). In: Chartosia N, Anastasiadis D., Bazairi H, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Despalatovic M, Di Martino V, Dimitriou N, Dragicevic B, Dulcic J, Durucan F, Hasbek D, Ketsilis-Rinis V, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Marchini A, Ousselam M, Piraino S, Stancanelli B, Theodosiou M, Tiralongo F, Todorova V, Trkov D, Yapici S (2018) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July 2018). Mediterranean Marine Science 19(2): 398–415. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.18099 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fae33ad8dc72e24b51348ec7bb128c18	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	2017/2017	Kleitou P, Crocetta F (2018) Viriola sp. [cf. corrugata (Hinds, 1843)] in Cyprus (pp. 409). In: Chartosia N, Anastasiadis D., Bazairi H, Crocetta F, Deidun A, Despalatovic M, Di Martino V, Dimitriou N, Dragicevic B, Dulcic J, Durucan F, Hasbek D, Ketsilis-Rinis V, Kleitou P, Lipej L, Macali A, Marchini A, Ousselam M, Piraino S, Stancanelli B, Theodosiou M, Tiralongo F, Todorova V, Trkov D, Yapici S (2018) New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records (July 2018). Mediterranean Marine Science 19(2): 398–415. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.18099 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fae9ddae6cca932c609be0c29854eaae	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	transportationHabitatMaterial	2009/2009	Hand R (2009) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VI. Willdenowia 39(2): 301-325. http://doi.org/10.3372/wi.39.39209	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fb1022f09744e418108aff44e71fbffc	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	agriculture	1862/1985	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fb11eac806ec727698a2b735a5d0c996	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	1925/1967	Georghiou GP (1957) A catalogue of Cyprus insects. Dept. Agric. Tech. Bull., T.B., 7.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fb11eac806ec727698a2b735a5d0c996	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	parasitesOnPlants	1925/1967	Georghiou GP (1957) A catalogue of Cyprus insects. Dept. Agric. Tech. Bull., T.B., 7.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fb11eac806ec727698a2b735a5d0c996	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1925/1967	Georghiou GP (1957) A catalogue of Cyprus insects. Dept. Agric. Tech. Bull., T.B., 7.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fb77d86ab0d36846f0b3c0a7ac681669	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fba8c52f260194f203ba63a44bceaee1	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	casual	parasitesOnAnimals	2024/2024	Urbaneja A, Perez-Hedo M, Seraphides N, Melifronidou-Pantelidou A, Giallouridou S, Markou L, Stavrinides MC, Kaponas C, Ruiz-Rivero O, Morgan DJW, Hansson C, Hoddle M, Tena A, Guerrieri E (2025) Tamarixia citricola Hansson and Guerrieri sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae): a new parasitoid of Diaphorina citri Kuwayamava (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) found during a classical biological control program in Cyprus. Biocontrol https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-025-10367-5	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc149654966be6cb7c0b299f16b5944b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc5f315e6f17136a83673dabe2ae8a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	parasitesOnPlants	1976/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc5f315e6f17136a83673dabe2ae8a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	1976/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc5f315e6f17136a83673dabe2ae8a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	1976/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc5f315e6f17136a83673dabe2ae8a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	1976/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc5f315e6f17136a83673dabe2ae8a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	containerBulk	1976/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc5f315e6f17136a83673dabe2ae8a0e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	machineryEquipment	1976/1995	EASIN (2026) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ | Philis J, Siddiqi MR (1976) A list of plant parasitic nematodes in Cyprus. Nematologia Mediterranea 4(2): 171-174. | Philis J (1995) An up-dated list of plant parasitic nematodes from Cyprus and their economic importance. Nematologia Mediterranea 23: 307–314.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fc7bfd55758a0b5d9e3bbbcad4f246db	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fce12a9f770452375bff4fce404d9dbf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantNursery	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fce12a9f770452375bff4fce404d9dbf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	contaminantOnPlants	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fce12a9f770452375bff4fce404d9dbf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	transportationHabitatMaterial	2022/2022	Demetriou J, Georgiadis C, Martinou AF, Roy HE, Wetterer JK, Borowiec L, Economo EP, Triantis KA, Salata S (2023) Running rampant: the alien ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Cyprus. NeoBiota 88: 17-73. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.88.106750	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fcf0d12265029fe4d265445b11bbacd1	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd0b17eb24ad60a93dba23ca69161cd4	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd17df78baf3305dfa8f83178cd9b570	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	hitchhikersShip	2016/2017	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd17df78baf3305dfa8f83178cd9b570	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	vehicles	2016/2017	Bosmans R, Van Keer J, Russell-Smith A, Hadjiconstantis M, Komnenov M, Bosselaers J, Huber S, McCowan D, Snazell R, Decae A, Zoumides C, Kielhorn K-H, Oger P (2019) Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus. Newsletter of the Belgian arachnological Society 34(Supplement): 1-173 pp. | EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd29f5ab3cee2bb9671303825f881b84	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive		2005/2014	Hand R (2006) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus V. Willdenowia, 36(2) : 761-809. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.36.36211 | Hand R (2015) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VIII. Willdenowia 45(2): 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45210	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd30c91aec641594ef6b51ad20689393	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd30c91aec641594ef6b51ad20689393	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd6eae3ca5d59bc88bad45e52d808e7f	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd901e391b6f8cfcebcb17d1e4d54f27	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	2006/2006	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd901e391b6f8cfcebcb17d1e4d54f27	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	2006/2006	Şişman S, Ülgentürk S (2010) Scale insects species (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkish Journal of Zoology 34: 219-224. http://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-0901-23	Data on distribution and date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd9354136aa2b08225af2297bbe8b8cf	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fd9eb126b6c0eb925bb928a56bcdfd42	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	established		2013/2013	Rousou M (2018) Investigation of the benthic macrofunal mobile substrate communities in the Vasilikos Bay (Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean) [Διερεύνηση των βενθικών μακροπανιδικών κοινοτήτων κινητού υποστρώματος στον κόλπο Βασιλικού (Κύπρος, Ανατολική Μεσόγειος)]. PhD Thesis [in Greek]. https://ikee.lib.auth.gr/record/302807/files/MRousou.pdf | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	Cryptogenic: (status unresolved)
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fdd44628f7c795e05599c198e3584311	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	ornamentalNonHorticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fdd44628f7c795e05599c198e3584311	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture	1923/1923	Meikle RD (1977) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 1. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fdd84b14b2667f350c9a709edd55c453	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantNursery	2011/2025	EPPO (2011) First report of Maconellicoccus hirsutus in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 – 2011 Num. article: 2011/069 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-185 Num. article: 2011/069 [Accessed on 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fdd84b14b2667f350c9a709edd55c453	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	contaminantOnPlants	2011/2025	EPPO (2011) First report of Maconellicoccus hirsutus in Cyprus. EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 – 2011 Num. article: 2011/069 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/article-185 Num. article: 2011/069 [Accessed on 06.07.2022]	Date of last observation based on preserved specimens (J. Demetriou and E. Koutsoukos, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fe25b388bb3874d3d88842c2a06d3313	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	introduced		foodContaminant		EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fe3eb20be1cac7aa327e8b0b362c3286	Cyprus	CY	present	uncertain	invasive		1952/1952	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fe7218f9952ed8d452a5e64a63c0732b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1862/1994	Meikle RD (1985) Flora of Cyprus, Vol. 2. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fe72e75d4f29eeb45df21a083b0805da	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated	horticulture		Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasoponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fe8afa7696f4f6a934ada8f7b19eee6b	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	cultivated			Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:feba473427f369e6649fd0ff3dde5165	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	invasive	ornamentalNonHorticulture	2018/2018	Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus. | Christofides Y (2017) Illustrated flora of Cyprus. Yiannis Christofides, Cyprus, 383 pp. | Hand R (2019) Further noteworthy records of vascular plants in Cyprus (1997–2018) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 12: 1-17. | Gennadios P (2015) Cultivated exotic plants. Dasponos 63: 7-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fee1612297fd7c0b7ccf9c9a3809fb1e	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive		1996/2010	Hand R (2011) Supplementary notes to the flora of Cyprus VII. Willdenowia 41(2): 341-355. http://doi.org/10.2307/41548998 | Hand R (2020) Various noteworthy records of flowering plants in Cyprus (1996–2019) and some status clarifications. Cypricola 15: 1-11.	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fee2a9e508d402d971682efc1bc0268f	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	pet	2025/2025	Azzurro E, Kleitou P, Bernardi G, Bariche M (2026) On the occurrence of the Pennant Coralfish Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and the Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius Steindachner, 1893 in the Mediterranean Sea: New records and a regional review. Marine Mediterranean Science  27(1): 248-256. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.41007	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fee2a9e508d402d971682efc1bc0268f	Cyprus	CY	present	introducedAssistedColonisation	casual	corridor	2025/2025	Azzurro E, Kleitou P, Bernardi G, Bariche M (2026) On the occurrence of the Pennant Coralfish Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and the Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius Steindachner, 1893 in the Mediterranean Sea: New records and a regional review. Marine Mediterranean Science  27(1): 248-256. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.41007	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fee386769538a2dc30d34c07e4ddaf6d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	unaided	1974/2025	Varnava AI, Roberts SPM, Michez D, Ascher JS, Petanidou T, Dimitriou S, Devalez J, Pittara M, Stavrinides MC (2020) The wild bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) of the island of Cyprus. ZooKeys 924: 1–114.  https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.924.38328 | Gastouniotis G, Kakiopoulos G (2024) New records and distributional data of some Coleoptera and Hymenoptera from Greece. Natura Croatica 33(1): 123-138. https://doi.org/10.20302/NC.2024.33.9	Date of last observation based on observed individuals (J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fee386769538a2dc30d34c07e4ddaf6d	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	widespreadInvasive	agriculture	1974/2025	Varnava AI, Roberts SPM, Michez D, Ascher JS, Petanidou T, Dimitriou S, Devalez J, Pittara M, Stavrinides MC (2020) The wild bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) of the island of Cyprus. ZooKeys 924: 1–114.  https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.924.38328 | Gastouniotis G, Kakiopoulos G (2024) New records and distributional data of some Coleoptera and Hymenoptera from Greece. Natura Croatica 33(1): 123-138. https://doi.org/10.20302/NC.2024.33.9	Date of last observation based on observed individuals (J. Demetriou, Paphos).
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ff57229226ae0ac16b1370de430bcab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	ballastWater	1967/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus, Kew Bulletin 50(2): 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Mediterranean coast of Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum, Australian Museum. http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23027 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ff57229226ae0ac16b1370de430bcab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	hullFouling	1967/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus, Kew Bulletin 50(2): 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Mediterranean coast of Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum, Australian Museum. http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23027 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ff57229226ae0ac16b1370de430bcab9	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	established	unaided	1967/1991	Della A, Iatrou G (1995) New plant records from Cyprus, Kew Bulletin 50(2): 387-396. | Georgiades C (1995) Η επιγενής χλωρίδα της Κύπρου. Ταξινομική, χλωριδικά, φυτογεωγραφική, οικοφυσιολογική μελέτη. [The adventive flora of Cyprus, taxonomic, floristic, phytogeographic, ecophysiological study]. Ph.D. Thesis, Athens University. | Mediterranean coast of Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum, Australian Museum. http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/23027 | Katsanevakis S, Tsiamis K, Ioannou G, Michailidis N, Zenetos A (2009) Inventory of alien marine species of Cyprus (2009). Mediterranean Marine Science 10(2): 109-133. https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.113 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ff66229a0af282fc5d6cf7a065c0e8a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantNursery	1977/1977	Gerini V (1977) Contribution to the knowledge of the principal insects present on citrus in Cyprus. (Contributo alla conoscenza dei principali insetti presenti sugli agrumi a Cipro.). Rivista di Agricultura Subtropicale e Tropicale 71(7/12): 147-159. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ff66229a0af282fc5d6cf7a065c0e8a7	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	contaminantOnPlants	1977/1977	Gerini V (1977) Contribution to the knowledge of the principal insects present on citrus in Cyprus. (Contributo alla conoscenza dei principali insetti presenti sugli agrumi a Cipro.). Rivista di Agricultura Subtropicale e Tropicale 71(7/12): 147-159. | Huemer P, Özden Ö, Rennwald E, Barton I, Junnilainen J, Hausmann A, van Nieukerken EJ, Hebert PDN (2026) Well-Known, Misidentified, or Unnamed? A DNA Barcode-Based Reassessment of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Cyprus Supported by Morphology. Insects 17(1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17010004	Date of last observation unavailable.
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ff81f1b3a86e492246e71363350ff598	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	hullFouling	1998/1998	Castello J, Bitar G, Zibrowius H (2020) Isopoda (Crustacea) from the Levantine Sea with comments on the biogeography of Mediterranean isopods. Mediterranean Marine Science 21(2): 308-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/mms.20329 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:ff81f1b3a86e492246e71363350ff598	Cyprus	CY	present	introduced	casual	corridor	1998/1998	Castello J, Bitar G, Zibrowius H (2020) Isopoda (Crustacea) from the Levantine Sea with comments on the biogeography of Mediterranean isopods. Mediterranean Marine Science 21(2): 308-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/mms.20329 | Michail C, Crocetta F, Zenetos A, Langeneck J, Tsiamis K, Tiralongo F, Kletou D, Constantinou G, Cai LL, Vasiliades L, Rousou M, Katsanevakis S, Tanduo V, Hadjieftychiou SI, Papageorgiou IV, Kleitou P (2026) Marine non-indigenous species of Cyprus: pathways, introduction dynamics, spatial patterns, and policy implications. Biological Invasions 28(97). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-026-03814-6	
alien_species_cyprus:taxon:fffe55be6f7b868bef82c388b00b6aa0	Cyprus	CY	doubtful	uncertain				EnaliaPhysis (2021) Arthropod Faunal Diversity of Cyprus http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/arthropod-faunal-diversity-of-cyprus/ (currently unavailable) [Accessed 15.04.2021]	Data on distribution and date of first and last observation unavailable.
