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Click here to go back Details of this species in Grand Cayman Status: Alien Invasiveness: Invasive Occurrence: Reported Source: Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006 Arrival Date: Probably 16th or 17th century Introduction: Species Notes for this Location: Felis catus is a domestic pet gone feral. Large populations of feral cats are present on all 3 islands, occupying all available habitats (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006). Management Notes for this Location: Felis catus have been trapped in the QE II Botanic Park on Grand Cayman, where a restored population of 'Critically Endangered (CR)' endemic Cayman island ground iguana (see Cyclura lewisi in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) is established (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006). Exclusion fencing have been built around areas supporting re-established populations of C. lewisi (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006). Location Notes: Impacts: Reduction in native biodiversity: Felis catus also predate on a wide range of other native wildlife including lizards, snakes, birds, crabs, insects etc (Burton, 2003 in Varnham, 2006). Threat to endangered species: Severe predator of subadult 'Critically Endangered (CR)' endemic Cayman island ground iguana (see Cyclura lewisi in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) (a major factor in this species near extinction) and the 'Critically Endangered (CR)' Lesser Cayman iguana (see Cyclura nubila ssp. caymanensis in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Last Modified: 17/06/2008 9:52:03 a.m.