Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Trichomycterus pseudosilvinichthys (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 pseudosilvinichthys is a catfish native to small, clear water streams in western Argentina. This species has a medium climate match with the United States and no documented history of introduction so any impacts of introduction are unknown. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has listed the parasitic catfish T. pseudosilvinichthys as a prohibited species. Further information is needed to determine what risk this species poses if introduced to the U.S. Overall risk assessment category is uncertain.