Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Pygidianops cuao (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.

Pygidianops cuao is a small, sandy substrate-dwelling catfish native to Venezuela. Very little is known about its biology, and it has not been reported as introduced outside its native range, so impacts of introduction are unknown. Along with other trichomycterid catfish, it is classified as a prohibited species by the state of Florida and cannot be possessed in the state. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is low. Overall risk posed by P. cuao is uncertain.