Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Cichlasoma amazonarum (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.

Cichlasoma amazonarum is a cichlid that is reported to be native to the Amazon River Basin throughout Northern South America. This species does not seem to be available in trade. It has not been reported as introduced outside of its native range. The history of invasiveness for C. amazonarum is classified as No Known Nonnative Population. The overall Climate match with the contiguous United States is Medium with areas if high match found in southern Florida and Texas. Most areas had a low match except for the Gulf and very southern Atlantic coastal areas. The certainty of assessment is Low due to a general lack of information. The overall risk assessment category for Cichlasoma amazonarum is Uncertain.