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.
Moga (Hypsophrys nicaraguensis) is a Central America cichlid native to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. We categorize the history of invasiveness for H. nicaraguensis as none documented because there is no scientifically credible studies documenting negative impacts of introduction. This species has been introduced outside of their native range in two areas: Hawaii, where an established population now exists and the Philippines, where it is unknown if the population has become established. Hypsophrys nicaraguensis is found in the aquarium trade in the United States. The climate match for the contiguous United States was very low, with all states receiving low individual climate scores. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category for Hypsophrys nicaraguensis is uncertain.
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