Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Pterygoplichthys zuliaensis (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.

Pterygoplichthys zuliaensis is a South American freshwater armored catfish native to Venezuela. Very little is known about this species. 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. However, southern peninsula Florida had a medium climate match. The certainty of assessment is low due to lack of information. The overall risk assessment category is Uncertain.