Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Trichomycterus aguarague (a catfish, no common name) - 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.

Trichomycterus aguarague is a trichomycterid catfish species native to Bolivia. The species is found in clear mountain streams and rivers, and is at least partially insectivorous. T. aguarague has not been reported as introduced outside its native range, so impacts of introduction are unknown. Possession of T. aguarague is prohibited in the state of Florida, as are other members of the family Trichomycteridae. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is low. Overall risk posed by T. aguarague is uncertain.