Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Baryancistrus niveatus (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.

Baryancistrus niveatus is a South American armored catfish native to Brazil. This species is known to be traded in Singapore and the United States. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. There is no evidence of wild established populations present in the United States, or elsewhere in the world. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low with only far southwestern Florida having a medium climate match. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.