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 Bagre (Rhamdia quelen) is a freshwater catfish native to Central and South America. This species is used in aquaculture and is in trade in the ornamental industry. This genus of catfish is currently undergoing major taxonomic review and possible revision. The history of invasiveness is No Known Nonnative Population. It has been reported as introduced in Panama and possibly in Florida, but it failed to become established. There is very little information available on its trade history. The climate match for the contiguous United States was high. Generally the climate match was high in southern and southeastern areas and low in northeastern and western areas. The certainty of assessment is low because there is insufficient information on history of invasiveness and the potential taxonomic confusion. The overall risk assessment category is Uncertain.
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