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.
The Longfin Tetra (Bryconalestes longipinnis) is native to the coastal river drainages of western Africa. This species is harvested for consumption and for the aquarium trade. The history of invasiveness for B. longipinnis is uncertain. No records of introductions to the wild were found. One reference stated the species was present in China but gave no further details regarding if it was present in the wild. B. longipinnis is present in the aquarium trade but no information on the volume or duration of time in trade was available. The climate match was generally low across the contiguous United States. The Climate 6 score was 0.002, low; however Florida did have an individually high climate score. The overall risk assessment uncertain.
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