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.
Climbing perch, Anabas testudineus is a freshwater and slightly brackish water fish present throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The history of invasiveness is none documented. Climbing perch has been introduced outside of its native range; however, no information has been found on impacts from the introductions. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low, with Florida having an individually high climate score and Texas having an individually medium climate score. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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