Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Oreochromis karongae (a tilapia, 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.

Oreochromis karongae is a species of tilapia native to Lake Malawi in Africa. It is locally important in the commercial fish harvest. The history of invasiveness for O. karongae is classified as “No Known Nonnative Population.” A single record of introduction was found that did indicate it possibly resulted in an established population. However, it is unknown if this introduction was outside of the native range. O. karongae is a regulated species in multiple States. The climate match is low with no areas of medium or high match. The certainty of assessment is low and the overall risk assessment category is uncertain.