Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Heteropneustes longipectoralis (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.

Heteropneustes longipectoralis was first identified in the Thirumurthi Dam of Tamil Nadu, India and is endemic to the Western Ghats. There has been no documentation of introduction of this species outside of its native range, so impacts of introduction are unknown. H. longipectoralis is currently listed on the state of Florida’s Prohibited Species List, along with other members of its genus. H. longipectoralis has a low climate match with the contiguous U.S. More information is needed to assess the risk this species poses. Overall risk assessment category for this species is uncertain.