Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Dawkinsia singhala (a barb, 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.

Dawkinsia singhala is a barb endemic to Sri Lanka. D. singhala has not been introduced anywhere outside of its native range. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. This fish is found in the aquarium trade but the information available on volume and duration of trade do not meet the criteria set for “substantial trade history.” The overall climate match for the contiguous United States is low. The only area of medium match was in southern Florida. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category for Dawkinsia singhala is uncertain.