Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Cichlasoma orientale (a fish, 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.

Cichlasoma orientale is a freshwater Neotropical cichlid fish native to Brazil. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere in the world outside of its native range nor is there any indication that the species is found in trade. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.