Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Potamotrygon scobina (a stingray, no common name) - Uncertain Risk

Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Potamotrygon scobina (a stingray, no common name) - Uncertain Risk
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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.

Potamotrygon scobina is a species of freshwater stingray that is native to the Amazon River basin in South America. This species reproduces by live birth. It is used as a food source in some areas and is known to be exported illegally for the ornamental trade. This species is regulated in multiple States. The history of invasiveness for P. scobina is classified as No Known Nonnative Population. No records of introductions were found. This species is venomous and is capable of inflicting wounds on humans. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low. However, there was a small area of medium match in southern Florida. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is Uncertain.

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