Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Acanthopoma annectens - Uncertain Risk

Species that are considered uncertain risk need a more in-depth assessment beyond the Risk Summary to better define the species’ risk to U.S. environments.

Acanthopoma annectens is a species for which very limited information is available. It is a freshwater species native to the upper and middle Amazon River basin. A. annectens is reported to be parasitic, producing wounds all over its hosts. No introductions for this species have been reported. Climate match with the contiguous United States is low, with Florida likely having the only suitable climate for this species. A. annectens is currently listed as a prohibited species by the state of Florida. Overall risk posed by this species is uncertain at this time.

Publication date

Apr 2, 2018

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Uncertain Risk

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