Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Lake Gatun Peacock Bass (Cichla pleiozona) - 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. This additional information will help inform decisions on where, when, and how the species may be used to minimize risks of them becoming invasive.

Lake Gatun Peacock Bass (Cichla pleiozona) is a fish native to parts of Brazil and Bolivia. Species in this genus are important food and game species. There are no records of introduction of C. pleiozona outside of its native range, and no data on impacts or lack thereof. Certainty of assessment is low. The history of invasiveness for C. pleiozona is uncertain as it has not been reported beyond its native range. Climate match with the contiguous United States is low overall, with a higher match in Florida. Overall risk for C. pleiozona is uncertain.