Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Citharinus citharus (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.

Citharinus citharus is an African fish that is native many river basins in central and eastern Africa, including the Gambia, Senegal, Niger, Volta, Ouémé, Chad, and Nile basins. It is used in commercial fishery in some portions of the range. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere in the world. The overall climate match for the contiguous United States was low with some areas of medium match in coastal areas of the southeast. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.