Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Long-finned Cambeva (Trichogenes longipinnis) - 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.

Trichogenes longipinnis is a catfish species native to coastal streams in southeast Brazil. This species has a low climate match with the United States and no documented history of introduction outside its native range. Overall risk assessment category for this species is uncertain.

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