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.
Labeo rubromaculatus is a species of carp endemic to the Tugela River basin in eastern South Africa. It is utilized as a gamefish and may have potential for development as a commercial fishery. L. rubromaculatus has a medium climate match with the contiguous United States, with high matches occurring in parts of Texas and New Mexico. However, the species has no reported history of introduction outside its native range. Certainty of the assessment is low and overall risk posed is uncertain.
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