Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Cirrhinus jullieni (a carp, 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.

Cirrhinus jullieni is a small species of cyprinid native to rivers in Southeast Asia. C. jullieni is used as a food fish, particularly in Cambodia. This species is also a host for various parasites, some of which can be harmful to human health if contracted by eating raw fish. C. jullieni can be susceptible to epizootic ulcerative syndrome, an OIE-reportable disease. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. No records of introductions were found and therefore, there is no information on impacts of introduction to evaluate. The climate match was low. Most of the contiguous United States had low climate matches, except for areas of medium match in southern Texas and Florida. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category for Cirrhinus jullieni is uncertain.