Risk assessments on non-native fish evaluate all of the following except _____.

Risk assessments on non-native fish are crucial to understanding the potential impacts these species may have on local ecosystems and economies if they were to establish themselves in the wild. Such assessments primarily focus on ecological factors, including the likelihood of the species surviving and reproducing in the wild, as well as the potential consequences of their establishment—such as competition with native species, alteration of habitats, or introducing diseases.

The probability of survival in the wild assesses how likely it is that a non-native species can live and thrive in a new environment. Similarly, evaluating reproduction assesses whether these species can breed successfully if they become established, which is a key factor in their potential impact on the ecosystem. Consequences of establishment further involve understanding the ecological and economic repercussions of the species being introduced, such as predation pressure on native species or economic impacts on local fisheries.

However, resale value is not a typical factor in these risk assessments. While economic considerations are important overall, focusing on the financial aspect of how much the non-native fish could be sold for does not directly pertain to ecological risk factors. Therefore, it is not included in the standard evaluation process for risk assessments of non-native species. The primary aim is to protect existing ecosystems and native species rather than to appraise market