Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Deccan Labeo (Labeo potail) - 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.

Labeo potail is a species of carp native to western India. It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere else in the world. The native range of the species is somewhat uncertain, with disagreement over whether the range extends beyond the state of Maharashtra, India. Climate match to the contiguous United States was low overall, with medium match found in Texas and Arizona. L. potail is harvested for local consumption. Given the lack of introduction history for L. potail, the overall risk posed to the contiguous United States is uncertain.