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.
Hypostomus punctatus is a catfish species native to coastal Brazil. The species is part of the ornamental trade in the United States, although no introductions into the wild have been reported in the U.S. Ornamental trade was responsible for its introduction into Vietnam, where it is reported to have negative effects on native species through competition. More detailed information is required to give scientific credibility to this report of negative impacts of introduction. The climate match analysis resulted in a medium match for the contiguous United States. The overall risk assessment category for H. punctatus is uncertain.
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