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  • Invasion ecology
  • Community ecology
  • Conservation biology

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  • Determining which introduced species threaten native species via competitive displacement is a major challenge in invasion ecology.
  • Effective management requires methods to identify potential competitive displacement using readily available data like species counts and functional traits, especially under urgent timelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a framework for estimating competition outcomes, including displacement, between resident and invading species.
  • To develop methods for estimating ongoing and potential displacement using species count and functional trait data.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a framework utilizing species count data to estimate ongoing displacement.
  • Incorporated functional trait data to estimate potential displacement.
  • Applied the framework to native and introduced gecko species in Curaçao.

Main Results:

  • The framework indicated a potential for displacement of all three native gecko species by introduced species.
  • Evidence suggests that the displacement of one native gecko species may already be in progress.
  • The study identified specific introduced species with the potential to displace native species.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework offers a practical tool for early identification of detrimental interactions caused by introduced species.
  • This approach aids in focusing management resources and future research efforts in invasion ecology.
  • Early detection of competitive displacement is vital for mitigating biodiversity loss during the biodiversity crisis.