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.
Green Guapote, Mayaheros beani, is a cichlid species (a fish) endemic to the Pacific slope drainages of Mexico. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. Mayaheros beani has been introduced to California where the population has become extirpated. This species is also found in the aquarium trade in the United States. The climate match for the contiguous United States is medium. Texas and Arizona both received individually high climate matches, while New Mexico received a medium individual climate score. The certainty of assessment is low because of the lack of relevant information. The overall risk assessment category for Mayaheros beani is uncertain.
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