There is currently no regulatory list of “invasive species” in Hawaii. The HISC is in the process of developing administrative rules that would describe a small subset of species for which control and eradication over a large geographic area are still possible.

While no official designation currently exists, the species listed below are a sample of high-profile species that are informally considered to be invasive due to their ability or potential to cause harm to Hawaii’s environment, economy, or way of life.

Though the HISC is still in the process of creating administrative rules to officially designate species as invasive, the species below are well-described by the federal definition of invasive species: alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health (E.O. 13112).

What are invasive species? The Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) manages invasive species in order to protect Hawaiʻi’s native species and natural resources. In Hawaiʻi, invasive species are those that are both not native to…

The HISC fulfills its mandate by issuing resolutions, providing plans, and strategically disbursing funds to enhance invasive species prevention, control, outreach, and research. Learn about invasive species

The following 10 species are among the most invasive 1, habitat-modifying, and potentially fire-promoting 2 grasses in the Hawaiian Islands. Please note that under severe conditions, any vegetation can burn, and areas under active management are less likely to burn.

Hawaii has a number of agencies and partners dedicated to working on the complex issue of invasive species. Below are descriptions and links to various agencies, as well as a description of any relevant regulations or policies regarding invasive species that fall …

The small Indian mongoose has been blamed with the extinction of ground-nesting birds in Jamaica and Fiji and commonly kill birds, including 8 federally listed endangered Hawaiian birds, such as the Hawaiian crow (‘alalā), petrels (ʻuʻau) and Hawaiian goose (nēnē).

Regulatory Status: Hawai’i Injurious Wildlife (Exhibit 5, Chapter 13-124) What You Can Do: Report on Oʻahu, Maui, Molokai, Lānaʻi, and Kauaʻi by submitting a report through 643pest.org or call 808-643-7378 (643-PEST). Control this species on your property if you are on Hawaiʻi Island. Make your yard un-friendly to frogs. Prevention and Control Category: OISC target species.

Invasive in Venezuela as a result of aquarium dumping (Ruiz-Allais et al. 2021), where it has impacted over 60 miles of reef; Distribution in Hawaiʻi: