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.
Mylossoma duriventris is a freshwater fish native to several South American countries and river basins. It is commercially fished and used in the aquarium trade. It is not documented as established anywhere in the United States or outside its native range. One introduction is reported in the Philippines but little information is available for that introduction. Consumption of this species is associated with Haff disease, but cases have been limited. There is no information available on the impacts of introduced Mylossoma duriventris, making its invasiveness uncertain. The climate match for the contiguous United States is high, with the most likely habitat in the southeastern United States. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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