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.
Puntius sahyadriensis is a fish native to India. Little information is available about the biology and ecology of this species. Although not found for sale in the United States, it is sold as an aquarium fish in the international pet trade. The history of invasiveness is uncertain because no records of introductions were found. The climate match is low for the contiguous United States, with areas of medium match in southern Arizona, California, and Texas. The certainty of this assessment is low; the overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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