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Small Indian Mongoose
Small Indian Mongoose LOCATION The Small Indian Mongoose can be found throughout the U.S Virgin Islands from open landscapes and coastal zones to dry forests and dense scrubland. Mongoose thrive in human altered environments. Scientific name Urva auropunctata (previously Herpestes auropunctatus) NATIVE ORIGIN Native distribution spans from Iraq...
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White Tailed Deer
White Tailed Deer LOCATION Presently, the white-tailed deer can be found on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. Deer can usually be seen in edge habitats, where fields and forest meet. Scientific name Odocoileus virginianus Common names: Whitetail Virginia Deer NATIVE ORIGIN The white-tailed deer is native to North America, Central America and...
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Cuban Tree Frog
Cuban Tree Frog LOCATION Cuban tree frogs can be found on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. They reside in many habitat types including urban areas, wetlands, shrubland, grasslands and mangroves. They are also known to be found in cisterns. Scientific name Osteopilus septentrionalis Giant tree frog Marbled tree toad NATIVE ORIGIN The Cuban...
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Red Tailed Boa
Red Tailed Boa LOCATION Currently, red-tailed boas are only found on the island of St. Croix in the USVI. They seek refuge in locations with shelter such as urban areas, forests, and coastal shrub. However, they are most often spotted on the west end of St. Croix between Estate Northside and Estate La Grange. Scientific […]
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Feral Chicken
Feral Chicken LOCATION Feral chickens are a common sight on all three major islands in the USVI. They can be seen in many different habitats including urban areas, agricultural areas, natural forest, grasslands and shrublands. Scientific name Gallus gallus domesticus Junglefowl Wild chicken NATIVE ORIGIN Gallus gallus domesticus are believed to...
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Feral Cat
Feral Cat LOCATION Feral cats can be seen in both urban areas and many natural habitats on all three islands. Scientific name Felix catus Domesticated cat Feral cat Farm cat NATIVE ORIGIN Feral cats are decedents of wildcats from Europe, Near East, Asian and Africa, who were domesticated 1000s of years ago (Driscoll et al, […]
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Puerto Rican Coqui
Puerto Rican Coqui LOCATION This species is currently found on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. They can be found in flower pots and in most vertical habitats. Scientific name Eleutherodactylus coqui Caribbean tree frog Common coqui Puerto Rican tree frog NATIVE ORIGIN The Puerto Rican coqui is endemic to the island of Puerto […]
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