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.
Litoria fallax is a frog native to eastern Australia. It became established in Guam in the mid-twentieth century by unknown means. The scientific literature has not yet reported on any impacts, or lack thereof, of L. fallax on native wildlife in Guam. L. fallax is susceptible to infection by chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), an OIE-reportable disease. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is medium, with areas of medium to high match occurring in Texas and Florida. Overall risk posed by L. fallax is uncertain.
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