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.
Scissortail Raspbora (Rasbora trilineata), is a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. R. trilineata is native to Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam. This species is popular in the aquarium trade. There are records of introductions in Colombia and Singapore which resulted in established populations, and an introduction to the Philippines but it is unknown if it became established. History of invasiveness is None Documented. The climate match for the contiguous United States is low. However, there were areas of medium match in southern Florida and southern Texas but no areas of high match. The certainty of assessment is low due to lack of information about impacts of introductions. The overall risk assessment for Rasbora trilineata is uncertain.
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