Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Bowany Barb (Barbodes bovanicus) (a fish) - 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.

Bowany Barb (Barbodes bovanicus) is a species of cyprinid native to southern India. The fish is extremely rare and may be extinct. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. There were no records of introductions found. The climate match is low. The certainty of assessment is low. Information about this species was very limited. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain. Barbodes bovanicus is possibly extinct.

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