Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Labeo sanagaensis (a carp, 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.

Labeo sanagaensis is a species of carp endemic to Cameroon. It is used for human consumption. L. sanagaensis has not been reported as introduced outside its native range and very little is known about its biology and ecology, leading to a low certainty of assessment. Climate match to the contiguous United States is low, with medium match occurring only in southern Florida. Without a history of introduction on which to base the determination of risk, the overall risk assessment category is uncertain.

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