Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Mango Tilapia (Sarotherodon galilaeus) - 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.

The Mango Tilapia (Sarotherodon galilaeus) is a fish native from the Western Coast of Africa to Eurasia. S. galilaeus is used for human consumption, in weed and mosquito control, and for research. The history of invasiveness is data deficient for Sarotherodon galilaeus. There is history of introduction for this species that have resulted in established populations. However, there is no information on impacts of introduction available. S. galilaeus was introduced for aquaculture and commercial uses but there is no information available on the volume and duration of this trade. The climate match was medium. The areas of highest match were in the southwest and California. The certainty of assessment is low. Overall risk assessment for Sarotherodon galilaeus is uncertain.