Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Pseudostegophilus nemurus (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.

Pseudostegophilus nemurus is a small parasitic catfish native to the Amazon River basin. P. nemurus has a low climate match with the United States and no documented history of introduction outside its native range. As with other trichomycterids, possession of P. nemurus is prohibited in the state of Florida. Overall risk assessment category for this species is uncertain.