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.
Kuhli loach, Pangio kuhlii, is a small eel-like freshwater fish native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. P. kuhlii is in the aquarium trade, including within the United States. The history of invasiveness for Pangio kuhlii is no known nonnative population. P. kuhlii has been introduced outside of its native range; however, no information has been found on impacts from the introductions. This fish is found in the aquarium trade. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low, with each of the United States having individually low climate matches. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category for Pangio kuhlii is uncertain.
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