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.
Platydoras armatulus is a freshwater catfish native to the lower Paraná River basin in South America. P. armatulus has been reported as introduced and established in the upper rio Paraná. It has also been recorded in the past in Florida and Texas but there was no evidence suggesting establishment occurred or if the species was still present in those areas. No information was found regarding any impacts of introduction. This species can be found in the aquarium trade, but information regarding trade volume or duration was not found. The history of invasiveness is classified as Data Deficient. The climate match for the contiguous United States is Medium. Areas of medium and high match were found in the southeast, along the Gulf and southern Atlantic coasts. The certainty of assessment is Low due to a lack of information. The overall risk assessment category for Platydoras armatulus is Uncertain.
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