Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Rio Jari Peacock Bass (Cichla jariina) - 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. This additional information will help inform decisions on where, when, and how the species may be used to minimize risks of them becoming invasive.

Rio Jari Peacock Bass (Cichla jariina) is native to northeastern Brazil and is not known to have been introduced outside its native range. C. jariina has a low climate match with the contiguous United States. This species is not known to be in the aquarium or aquaculture industry. The lack of research makes the certainty of assessment low and the overall risk uncertain.