Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Hypostomus goyazensis (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.

Hypostomus goyazensis is an armored catfish native to southern Brazil. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. No records of introduction were found. The climate match is low; however, Florida did have a medium individual climate score. The certainty of assessment is low. In addition to no records of introductions, there is a general lack of information. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.