Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Small Scale Mud Carp (Cirrhinus microlepis) - Uncertain Risk

Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Small Scale Mud Carp (Cirrhinus microlepis) - Uncertain Risk
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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.

Cirrhinus microlepis is a freshwater cyprinid located in the Chao Phraya and Mekong River basins in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Viet Nam. Cirrhinus microlepis is a highly valued and popular food fish. This species has not been recorded as introduced or established anywhere in the world outside of its native range. History of invasiveness is uncertain. The climate match for the contiguous United States is low, with all States having a low individual Climate 6 score. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment for Cirrhinus microlepis is uncertain.

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