Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Arc clam (Anadara inaequivalvis) - 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.

The history of invasiveness is uncertain. All records of introductions that were found referencing A. inaequivalvis have been recently determined to be A. kagoshimensis. The climate match is medium. The certainty of assessment is medium. The amount and quality of the information available is generally adequate. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain. Some introduction records are in question and have the potential to alter the overall risk assessment.

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