Invasion risk to the United States from Arapaima spp. hinges on climate suitability

• Published in: Aquaculture Environment Interactions Vol. 16; pp. 175 - 188
• Main Authors: Wyman-Grothem, K, Castello, L, Catâneo, DTBS, Doria, CRC, Magalhães, ALB, Patoka, J, Stewart, D, Watson, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oldendorf Inter-Research Science Center 13.06.2024; Inter-Research
• Subjects: Aquaculture; Aquaculture development; Aquaculture enterprises; Arapaima; Biosecurity; Captivity; Climate; Climate prediction; Fish; Freshwater; Freshwater ecosystems; Freshwater fish; Freshwater fishes; Growth rate; Indigenous species; Injury prevention; Inland water environment; Interspecific relationships; Introduced species; Market value; Native organisms; Parasites; Pathogens; Predation; Risk assessment; Risk reduction; Sensitivity analysis; Uncertainty; United States > US

Fish in the South American genus Arapaima Müller, 1843 (hereafter referred to as arapaimas) have attracted interest for commercial aquaculture development thanks to their rapid growth rate and high market value. However, management agencies in the United States have expressed concerns about importin...