Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Wuchang Bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) - 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.

The Wuchang bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) is a fish native to China. Megalobrama amblycephala is found in lakes and rivers with a muddy bottom and is a very important food fish in its native range. The history of invasiveness is uncertain. It has been reported as introduced to Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Israel, but there are no recorded impacts of introductions. The climate match for the contiguous United States was medium with all States having low individual climate scores, except for Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas, which had medium climate scores, and Florida, Kansas, and Oklahoma, which had high climate scores. The certainty of assessment is low. The overall risk assessment category for Megalobrama amblycephala is uncertain.