Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Black Ghost Knifefish (Apteronotus albifrons) - 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.

History of invasiveness is uncertain. There were no records of establishment or introduction found. There is anecdotal evidence of the popularity of Apteronotus albifrons as an aquarium species, yet no records of accidental introductions through aquarium dumps were found. Climate match was medium. The areas of highest match were Florida and the southern tip of Texas. Certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.