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.
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus is a cyprinid fish native to Southeast Asia. It is popular in the aquarium trade, including in the United States. No establishment outside its native range has been confirmed, so the history of invasiveness is uncertain. Very little information is available on the biology and ecology of this species. Climate match to the contiguous United States is low. Overall risk posed by E. kalopterus is uncertain.
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