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.
Gymnostomus fulungee is a freshwater cyprinid located in Maharashtra and Karnataka in India. Gymnostomus fulungee is found in rivers, lakes and reservoirs and is a food fish in their native range, with minor commercial value. This species has not been recorded as introduced or established anywhere in the world outside of its native range. History of invasiveness is uncertain. The climate match for the contiguous United States is low, with all individual states having a low climate score. The certainty of assessment is low due to lack of information. The overall risk assessment for Gymnostomus fulungee is uncertain.
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