Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Buenos Aires Tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) - Uncertain Risk

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi is a freshwater tetra species native to South America. It is a commonly available aquarium fish in trade in the United States. Despite this, there have been no documented introductions of this species in the U.S. Introductions have occurred in China and the Philippines, but the status of both introductions remains uncertain. This species has a medium climate match with the U.S., with the area of highest match located in the southeastern U.S. Further information is needed to adequately assess the risk this species poses. Certainty of this assessment is low and overall risk assessment category is uncertain.

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.