Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Sarcoglanis simplex (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.

Sarcoglanis simplex is a South American catfish found in the Upper Negro River Basin. Sarcoglanis simplex belongs to the trichomycterid subfamily Sarcoglanidinae, the members of which are tiny psammophilic catfishes. There have been no reports of this fish outside of its native range. Possession or trade of the species is prohibited in the state of Florida. Due to its low climate match and absence of introduction history, the overall risk for this species is uncertain.