Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Henonemus punctatus (a catfish, no common name) - 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.

Henonemus punctatus is a parasitic catfish native to the Amazon River basin in South America. Very little is known about its biology, and it has not been reported as introduced outside its native range, so impacts of introduction are unknown. Possession of H. punctatus is prohibited by the state of Florida. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is low. Overall risk posed by H. punctatus is uncertain.