Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Cambeva zonata (a catfish, no common name) - 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.

Cambeva zonata is a catfish native to coastal rivers between Santa Catarina and São Paulo, Brazil. There are no reports of introduction outside the native range, and more research is needed to better understand potential impacts of introduction of this species. History of invasiveness is uncertain. Several U.S. States prohibit or restrict the possession, transport, or trade of this species along with other members of the family Trichomycteridae. C. zonata has a medium climate match within the contiguous United States, with highest match areas in southeastern Texas and peninsular Florida. Certainty of assessment is low due to lack of information. Overall risk assessment category for this species is uncertain.