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.
Upper Zambezi Labeo (Labeo lunatus) is a freshwater carp native to southern Africa. It is harvested for human consumption. L. lunatus collected during one study in Zambia had epizootic ulcerative syndrome lesions caused by Aphanomyces invadans, an OIE-reportable disease. History of invasiveness is uncertain because this species has never been reported as introduced or established outside of its native range. L. lunatus has a low climate match with the contiguous United States, with a medium match in the Southwest along the border with Mexico. There is limited information available on the biology of this species. With limited biological information and no history of L. lunatus introduction outside the native range, the certainty of this assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category is Uncertain.
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