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.
Chlamydogobius eremius, commonly known as desert goby, is a small fish native to the Lake Eyre drainage basin in Central Australia. C. eremius is able to endure wide ranges of salinity, temperature, and pH, as well as low dissolved oxygen levels. This species has a medium climate match with the contiguous United States. The biology of this species has been well documented. However, more information on the history of invasiveness is needed because no introductions outside of the native range are currently known. Overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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