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.
Parachromis dovii is a cichlid species native to Central America. This species is used in the aquarium trade and as a gamefish. P. dovii has been introduced to Puerto Rico, where it has become established, but it has not been reported as introduced or established anywhere else. P. dovii has a medium climate match with the contiguous United States, with a high match in Florida and a low match elsewhere. There have been no negative impacts from the introduction of this species documented. Due to a lack of information, certainty of this assessment is low, and the overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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