Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Cochu’s Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui) - 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.

The history of invasiveness for Boehlkea fredcochui is uncertain. There was minimal information available, especially pertaining to any history of introductions. There is not enough confidence in the identification of the species in the aquarium trade to factor presence in trade into the history of invasiveness. The climate match is low. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.