Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Hypostomus isbrueckeri (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 isbrueckeri is a suckermouth catfish native to the middle and upper Uruguay River basin. It has not been reported as introduced or established outside its native range, although unidentified members of the genus are currently established in the U.S. H. isbrueckeri has a medium climate match with the contiguous United States. Overall, there is little information available on this species. More information is needed to adequately assess the risk this species poses. Overall risk category is uncertain.