Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Congolapia bilineata (a tilapia, 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.

Congolapia bilineata is an African fish native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo. It is used for human consumption. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere in the world outside of the native range. The overall climate match for the contiguous United States was low. The only areas of medium match were found in southern Florida and Louisiana. The certainty of assessment is low due to lack of introductions. The overall risk assessment category for Congolapia bilineata is uncertain.