Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Puntius sophoroides (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.

Puntius sophoroides is a fish native to Asia. P. sophoroides has not been introduced anywhere outside of its native range and no records were found of this species in trade. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. The climate match for the contiguous United States is low, with areas of medium match in southern Texas and Florida. The certainty of assessment is low due to lack of information. The overall risk assessment category for Puntius sophoroides is uncertain.