Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Pseudostegophilus paulensis (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 paulensis is a small parasitic catfish native to South America. P. paulensis has a medium climate match with the U.S., with the highest match areas in Florida and Texas. This species has not been reported as introduced outside its native range. Further information is needed to adequately assess this species as having either high or low risk. Because of this, overall risk assessment category is uncertain.