Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa) - 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.

Candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa) is a small parasitic catfish species native to the Amazon River basin and possibly the Orinoco River basin in South America. The species has not been reported as introduced outside its native range, so impacts of introduction are unknown. Like other trichomycterid catfish, V. cirrhosa is listed as a prohibited species in the state of Florida and cannot be possessed or used commercially. It may be traumatogenic in humans. Climate match to the contiguous United States is medium. Overall risk posed by V. cirrhosa is uncertain.

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