Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Ancistrus nudiceps (a catfish, 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 nudiceps is an antenna armored catfish native to Guyana. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere in the world. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low with all states having a low individual climate score. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.