Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Trichomycterus uisae (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 uisae is a small cave-dwelling catfish native to Cueva El Misterio, located in the upper Sogamoso River basin of Colombia. This species has not been documented outside of its native range. History of invasiveness is uncertain. Several U.S. States prohibit or restrict the possession, transport, or trade of this species along with other members of the family Trichomycteridae. The certainty of this assessment is low because of a lack of information. T. uisae has a low climate match with the contiguous United States. The overall risk posed by this species is uncertain.