Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Chinese Sucker (Myxocyprinus asiaticus) - 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.

Myxocyprinus asiaticus is a freshwater fish endemic to China and is listed as endangered in its native range. The species is used in both the aquarium trade and in aquaculture. The history of invasiveness for M. asiaticus is uncertain. No records of introductions were found outside of its native range. The climate match for the contiguous U.S. is medium with highest matched areas in portions of the southern Atlantic Coast, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The certainty of assessment is low due to general lack of information. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.