Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) - 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.

Amphilophus citrinellus is a freshwater fish native to Central America. The history of invasiveness is not documented. There are records of introductions, with some establishing populations, going as far back as the 1970s. No information on documented impacts was found, just potential impacts. A. citrinellus is present in the pet trade but at a low volume. There is already an established population in Florida and the climate match indicates that there is suitable climate to support the spread of this species. The climate match is medium. The certainty of assessment is medium. The overall risk assessment category is uncertain.