Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Pseudacanthicus serratus (a fish, 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.

Pseudacanthicus serratus is an armored catfish native to French Guiana and Suriname. It is found in deep and rocky areas of rivers. The history of invasiveness is classified as “no known nonnative population.” It has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere in the world. The climate match for the contiguous United States was low with all states having a low individual climate score. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.