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.
Trichromis salvini, the Yellowbelly Cichlid, is native to the Atlantic slope drainages of Mexico and Central America. It is established in southern Florida, probably due to an aquarium release, but no research is available investigating impacts of introduction of this species. History of invasiveness is classified as “none documented.” This species is in the aquarium trade in the United States. T. salvini has a medium overall climate match with the contiguous United States. The only area of very high match occurs in peninsular Florida, where the species is currently present. Certainty of this assessment is low due to lack of information. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.
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