Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Cichlasoma araguaiense (a 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 araguaiense is a cichlid that is reported to be native to the Amazon River Basin throughout the Tocantins and upper Xingu River basins in Brazil. It is present in the aquarium trade. The history of invasiveness is classified as No Known Nonnative Population. It has not been reported as introduced outside of its native range. The overall climate match with the United States was low. The only area of medium match was found in southern Florida. Due to a general lack of information, the certainty of assessment is Low. The overall risk assessment category of C. araguaiense is Uncertain.