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.
Lavinia exilicauda is a cyprinid fish species native to California. It has been introduced to drainages near its native range through construction of aqueducts. It is unknown if it has any negative impacts in its introduced range. L. exilocauda has a high climate match with the contiguous United States, with the areas of highest match near its native range. Further information on the introduced range of this species and impacts of these introductions is needed to assess the risk this species poses with certainty. Overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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