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.
Firewood Catfish (Sorubimichthys planiceps) is a fish native to South America. S. planiceps is targeted in commercial fisheries and is present in the ornamental trade, including within the United States. S. planiceps is regulated in Hawaii and New Mexico. Sorubimichthys planiceps was introduced in San Francisco Bay. The introduction failed and does not indicate an established population. S. planiceps has not been reported as introduced anywhere else outside of its native range; therefore, the history of invasiveness is No Known Nonnative Population. The overall climate match for the contiguous United States is Medium, with patches of medium and high match along the Southeast and in Texas. The certainty of assessment is Low due to a lack of information regarding history of invasiveness. The overall risk assessment category for Sorubimichthys planiceps is Uncertain.
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