Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Bandit Corydoras (Corydoras melini) - Uncertain Risk

The history of invasiveness for Corydoras melini is uncertain. No records of introductions were found. The climate match was very low across the United States. The certainty of assessment is low. Minimal information was available for this species. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.

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.

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