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.
Oreochromis jipe, the Jipe Tilapia, is a fish native to the Pangani River system in Tanzania and Kenya. The species is critically endangered within its limited native range. Introductions to other locations in Tanzania have occurred, but no information is available on the existence of any impacts of introduction. Numerous U.S. States prohibit or restrict the trade, possession, or use of this species. History of invasiveness is “none documented.” Oreochromis jipe is a target of artisanal and commercial fisheries and is used experimentally in aquaculture. The climate match was low for the contiguous United States, with Texas as the only State with a medium climate score. Certainty of assessment was low due to a lack of information. Based on the available data, the overall risk assessment is uncertain.
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