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 Onespot Barb (Puntius terio) is a fish that is native to Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere outside of its native range, even though it is a popular aquarium fish internationally. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low with a medium match along the southern border from California to Texas and in southern Florida. The certainty of assessment is low due to lack of information. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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