Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Ghost Candiru (Stauroglanis gouldingi) - Uncertain Risk

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.

Stauroglanis gouldingi is a small catfish native to sandy streams of the Negro River in Brazil. This species has a low climate match with the contiguous United States and no documented history of introduction outside its native range. Further information is needed to assess the risk posed by S. gouldingi. Overall risk assessment category for this species is uncertain.