Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Trichomycterus caudofasciatus (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 caudofasciatus is a trichomycterid catfish native to southeastern Brazil. The species 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. caudofasciatus to the U.S. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has listed the parasitic catfish T. caudofasciatus as a prohibited species. Climate match to the contiguous United States is medium. The overall risk of this species is uncertain.