Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Trichomycterus brasiliensis (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 brasiliensis is a trichomycterid catfish native to southeastern Brazil. It has not been reported as introduced outside of its native range. Without being able to observe introductions in other parts of the world, it is impossible to know the potential impacts of introduction of T. brasiliensis to the U.S. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is medium, with areas of highest match occurring in Florida and Texas. T. brasiliensis is listed as a prohibited species in the state of Florida. The overall risk posed by this species is uncertain.