Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Microcambeva ribeirae (a catfish, 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.

Microcambeva ribeirae is a trichomycterid catfish native to southeastern Brazil. Very little is known about its biology, and it has not been reported as introduced outside its native range, so impacts of introduction are unknown. Along with other members of the family Trichomycteridae, M. ribeirae is listed as a prohibited species in the state of Florida. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is low. Overall risk posed by M. ribeirae is uncertain.