Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Auchenipterus nigripinnis (a driftwood catfish; no English 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.

Auchenipterus nigripinnis showed a medium climate match with the contiguous United States, with highest matches occurring in Florida and Texas. This species is native to South America and has no documented introductions or establishments outside of its native range. It is present but rare in the aquarium trade. Without observing introduction or establishment elsewhere in the world, there is limited potential to discern possible impacts of establishment in the contiguous United States. The overall risk of this species is uncertain.