Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Snakeskin Barb (Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus) - 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.

The Snakeskin Barb (Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus) is a fish endemic to southern Borneo, Indonesia. The history of invasiveness is uncertain, it has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere outside of its native range. Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus is found in the aquarium trade, but no information on the volume of trade was found. The climate match was low for the entire contiguous United States. The certainty of assessment is low due to lack of information. The overall risk assessment category for Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus is uncertain.