Section 68-5.006 - Prohibited Non-Native SpeciesLive specimens of the following species, including their taxonomic successors, subspecies, or hybrids or eggs thereof may be possessed only pursuant to permit issued by the Executive Director except as provided in Rule 68-5.007, F.A.C.
(1) Non-native freshwater aquatic species: (a) African electric catfishes (Family Malapteruridae, all species).(b) African tigerfishes (Genus Hydrocynus, all species).(c) Airbreathing catfishes (Family Clariidae, all species except Clarias batrachus).(d) Candiru catfishes (Family Trichomycteridae, all species).(e) Freshwater electric eels (Electrophorus electricus).(f) Lampreys (Family Petromyzontidae, all species).(g) All species of piranha and pirambeba (subfamily Serrasalminae).(h) Snakeheads (Family Channidae, all species).(i) Tilapias (Genera Tilapia, Sarotherodon, Alcolapia and Oreochromis, all species except Oreochromis aureus, Oreochromis urolepis, Oreochromis mossambicus, and Oreochromis niloticus).(j) Trahiras or Tigerfishes (Family Erythrinidae, all species).(k) Airsac catfishes (Family Heteropneustidae, all species).(l) Green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus).(m) Australian crayfish (Genus Cherax, all species except Cherax quadricarinatus cultured in a closed tank system).(n) Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha).(o) Quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis).(2) Non-native mammals: (a) African giant pouched rats (Genus Cricetomys, all species).(b) Brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula).(c) Dhole (Genus Cuon, all species).(d) Flying foxes (Genus Pteropus, all species).(e) Mongoose, meerkats (Genera Atilax, Cynictis, Helogale, Herpestes, Ichneumia, Mungos, and Suricata, all species).(f) Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides).(3) Non-native marine species: (a) Mitten crab (Genus Eriocheir, all species).(b) Sea snakes (Family Hydrophiidae, all species), except that sea snakes may be possessed as described in paragraph 68-5.007(1)(f), F.A.C.(c) Weeverfishes (Family Trachinidae, all species).(d) Stone fishes (Genus Synanceia, all species).(e) Genus Synanceia, all species.(f) Pitted stonefish (Erosa erosa).(g) Red rock cod (Scorpaena papillosa).(h) Stonefish (Leptosynanceia asteroblepa).(i) Stargazing stonefish (Trachicephalus uranoscopus).(4) Non-native reptiles: (a) Yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus).(b) Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis).(c) DeSchauensee's anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei).(d) Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis).(e) Indian or Burmese python (Python molurus).(f) Reticulated python (Python reticulatus).(g) Northern African python (Python sebae).(h) Southern African python (Python natalensis).(i) Amethystine python (Morelia amethistinus).(j) Scrub python (Morelia kinghorni).(k) Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus).(l) Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus).(m) Green iguana (Iguana iguana)(n) Tegus (genera Salvator and Tupinambis, all species)(5) Non-native birds:(a) Dioch (Quelea quelea).(b) Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora).(c) Pink starling (Pastor roseus).(d) Red-whiskered bul-bul (Pycnonotus jocosus).Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68-5.006
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 239, December 11, 2018 effective 12/27/2018, Amended by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 074, April 16, 2019 effective 5/2/2019, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 071, April 13, 2021 effective 4/29/2021.New 12-27-18, Amended 5-2-19, 4-29-21.