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.
Geophagus surinamensis, the Redstiped Eartheater, is a cichlid species native to Suriname and French Guiana. This species is used in the aquarium trade and is in trade in the United States. G. surinamensis has been introduced to Singapore. G. surinamensis, or a similar species, has been reported from Florida, but the current status of its population there is not known. No negative impacts of introductions if this species have been documented. G. surinamensis has a medium climate match with the contiguous United States overall and a high climate match in Florida. Because further information is needed to adequately assess the risk this species poses to the contiguous United States, the certainty of this assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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