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.
The history of invasiveness for Cyprinella whipplei is uncertain. There was one mention of a possible introduction of the species but no detailed information. An incomplete understanding of the native range of the species may hinder determination of introduced populations. The climate match was high. This was mostly due to the large area of the native range in the eastern half of the country. Areas outside the native range had medium to low matches. The certainty of assessment is medium. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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