Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Pygidianops magoi (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 magoi is a sandy-substrate dwelling catfish native to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela. No introductions of the species have been reported, and therefore impacts of introduction remain unknown. Climate match was low for the contiguous U.S., but medium locally in Florida and a small part of Texas. The state of Florida has prohibited the sale or possession of P. magoi. Overall risk to the contiguous U.S. is uncertain.