Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Trichomycterus corduvensis (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 corduvensis is a parasitic catfish native to Argentina, where it is found over a wide range of elevations. It has not been 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. corduvensis to the U.S. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has listed the catfish T. corduvensis as a prohibited species. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. was medium overall, with areas of highest match occurring in Texas and New Mexico. The species is listed as prohibited in the state of Florida. The overall risk posed by T. corduvensis is uncertain.