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.
Rock Flagtail (Kuhlia rupestris) is a fish native to coastal areas of southeastern Africa and countries and islands of the Indo-pacific. This species can occupy both freshwater and marine environments but is a primarily freshwater species. K. rupestris is a popular sport fish and is often caught for eating. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. No introductions have been reported outside of their native range other than an intentional introduction in Hawaii for sport fishing. This introduction failed to result in an established population. No impacts of introduction have been reported. The climate match for the contiguous United States is medium. Florida and Texas both received high climate scores, while Georgia and South Carolina received medium climate scores. All other States received low scores. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment of Kuhlia rupestris is uncertain.
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