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.
The history of invasiveness for Hypselecara temporalis is not documented. There is a record of introduction in the Philippines, but it is not known if that resulted in an established population or if there are any impacts if it did. The climate match is low, but there is a medium match for portions of southern Florida. The certainty of assessment is medium. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain. More information on the history of invasiveness is needed to make a more definitive determination.
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