Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Peckoltia vittata (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.

Peckoltia vittata is a species of catfish native to South America. P. vittata is used in the aquarium industry. There were no records of this species in trade in the United States found. The history of invasiveness is classified as “no known nonnative population.” There were no records of introductions to the wild found and therefore no information on impacts of introduction. The climate match was low. There were areas of high and medium match in Florida and medium match along the Gulf Coast. Florida had a high individual climate score. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment is uncertain.