Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Hypostomus simios (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 simios is a South American suckermouth catfish native to the Cupixi River, State of Amapá, Brazil. It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere in the world outside of its native range; therefore, there is no information on impact of introduction. It is not found in trade. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. The overall climate match for the contiguous United States was low. There were no areas of medium or high match. Due to lack of information, the certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category for Hypostomus simios is uncertain.