Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Ancistrus brevipinnis (freshwater fish; no common name) - 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.

Ancistrus brevipinnis is a South American catfish found in the Laguna dos Patos basin in Brazil. The genus is used within the ornamental fish trade, with over 100,000 individuals exported from Brazil annually. There have been no reports of this fish being introduced into the wild or becoming established outside of its native range. Due to its medium Climate 6 score and absence of introduction history, the overall risk for this species is uncertain.