Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Black Ruby Barb (Pethia nigrofasciata) - 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.

Pethia nigrofasciata is a freshwater fish native to Sri Lanka. It is also present in the aquarium industry. The history of invasiveness for P. nigrofasciata is not documented. There were records of introductions that resulted in established populations but no records of any demonstrated ecological impacts. The climate match is low. The results indicate that most of the country would not be able to support a population of P. nigrofasciata but there are small areas of Florida where the climate might be suitable. The certainty of assessment is medium. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.

Publication date
Type of document
Uncertain Risk
Program
A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work together to deliver resilient habitats, healthy fish, connected people, and strong partnerships. From habitat restoration to aquatic invasive species prevention, captive breeding to population assessment and monitoring, our programs are driven by the...
Silver Carp Jumping
Aquatic invasive species cause tremendous harm to our environment, our economy, and our health. They can drive out and eat native plants and wildlife, spread diseases, and damage infrastructure. We work to protect our waterways and the communities that depend on them from the threat of invasive...
Subject tags
Invasive species