Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Cichla nigromaculata (South American cichlid, 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. This additional information will help inform decisions on where, when, and how the species may be used to minimize risks of them becoming invasive.

Cichla nigromaculata is a South American cichlid found in Brazil and Colombia. Little information exists on the species. There is no recorded history of introduction and the climate matching analysis indicated low climate suitability throughout the contiguous United States. The overall risk assessment category for Cichla nigromaculatus is uncertain