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.
Aphyocharax anisitsi is a small fish native to the Paraná River basin and the Laguna dos Patos drainage in South America. It is sold in the ornamental fish trade, and individuals of this species found in the wild in Florida were likely escapees from an ornamental fish farm. No established populations have been identified outside the native range of this species. A. anisitsi has a medium climate match to the contiguous U.S., with southeastern states showing the highest climate matches. Overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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