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.
Red devil (Amphilophus labiatus) is a cichlid fish that is reported to be native in Lakes Nicaragua and Managua in Nicaragua. It has been reported as introduced in Singapore, Australia, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. This fish is popular in the U.S. trade market. In Puerto Rico, A. labiatus has been known to hybridize with another introduced cichlid species, but no information is available on other reportedly negative ecological effects of A. labiatus introduction in Puerto Rico. The other introduced populations have no information available on potential impacts. Because A. labiatus is established outside its native range with little record of impacts of its introduction, the history of invasiveness is classified as “none documented”. Climate match with the United States is medium overall, with high match in southeastern Florida. Overall risk posed by A. labiatus is uncertain.
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