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.
Copionodon lianae is a trichomycterid catfish species native to Brazil. C.lianae currently has no known populations in the United States, and it is a prohibited species in the state of Florida. Very little is known about the species’ biology and it has not been reported as introduced outside its native range, so impacts of introduction are unknown. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is low. Overall risk posed by C. lianae is uncertain.
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