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.
Cyprinus chilia is a species of fish native to lakes in southern China. It may have experienced a range decrease in the last few decades. Previously this species was used in commercial and sustenance fisheries. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. No records of introduction were found. The climate match is low. There were small areas of medium match in southern Florida, Texas, and Arizona. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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