CARES endangered species

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Here's the CARES list of CA/SA cichlids along with their classification as threatened species:

My wish would be able to raise up and breed some of them.

Amphilophus bussingi EN/CP (3)
Amphilophus lyonsi CR/CP (3)
Amphilophus rhytisma EN/CP (3)
Archocentrus altoflavus VU/CP (3)
Archocentrus myrnae topaz cichlid EN/CP (3)
Archocentrus nanoluteus VU/CP (3)
Archocentrus septemfasciatus AR/CP (3)
Archocentrus spinosissimus AR/CP (3)
Cichlasoma istlanum AR (3)
Herichthys labridens (07/08) AR (3)
Herichthys minckleyi VU (1)
Hericythys steindachneri VU (1)
Herichthys sp. ‘Cazones’ (02/08) VU (6)
Thorichthys callolepis (02/08) VU (6)

Classification Abbreviations
AR = At Risk in Nature: (Dr. Paul V. Loiselle)
CD = Conservation Dependent: (i.e., the species is part of a conservation program, which, if ended, would
result in the fish being reclassified as “Threatened” within 5 years.)
CP = Conservation Priority: Species suitable for Breeder Award Programs. (Dr. Paul V. Loiselle)
CR = Critically Endangered: A species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the
immediate future (same as “EE” used by de Rham, & Nourissat)
EN = Endangered: Species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. (Includes
species on the ALA list (2) shown as “Threatened.”)
EW = Extinct in the Wild: Known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalized population
(or populations) well outside the past range.
EX = Extinct: There is no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
NT = Near Threatened: Species which are close to qualifying for classification to Vulnerable.
VU = Vulnerable: A species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium term future.
 
I have Hericthys sp. turquoise (most likely Pantepec). 'Cazones' are a little different. More little dots on the lower face. These have more squiggles of red like the Don Danko article.

Those are some good choices to work with. I think H. steindachneri should be CR instead of VU due to the overfishing by the locals. Mo and Dan saw only one I think when they were down there. The locals evidently like the way the H. steindachneri taste.
 
Here are pics of my 7 new Don Conkel rhytisma. Sadly, my first batch of 6 died when I left the heater off after a wc. But thanks to Bre and Bob Grauer, I got a new bunch, that are looking really cool together as a crew. They're about 1.5-2."

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Here's a pic with them in their 25 g tall tank. It has a flourite substrate, a sponge filter with a powerhead and an aquaclear rated for a 40g. I'd actually like to change the substrate for some sand, but for now this will have to do. They are being fed at least 2 times a day with NLS grow.

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Sorry, I stink at taking pictures. Plus these little buggers move around way too much.
 
Doing captive breeding projects will only keep these fish alive in our tanks. Unless you are going to release them back into there native waters. We need to STOP or slow down the deforestation & pollution in order to save these fish and animals. Also better regulations on fishing and exporting.

Its sad when a fish is no longer found in the wild and only seen in Aquarium trade. Those are just a tiny few among MANY of fish that are threatened around the world.
 
I agree. I know Conkel has tried to return rhytisma back into their environment, but because DDT remains in the sediment, these fish still die off. He told me that when he returned to their habitat, they were not found.

I may not be able to change the politics or the policies of Costa Rican farmers, but what is within my sphere of influence is attempting to successfully breed these fish and keep them from extinction. And I've got to choose my battles. I believes zoos do them same on a grander scale.

But you are right, it would be far more effective if the countries that are erradicating these fish would change their policies so that these fish would no longer be endangered. But, I started this thread not to talk about politics, rather to share about SA/CA fish that are endangered and I would like to help out even if it is in a small and albeit miniscule way.
 
Excellent thread and I wish good luck with your new endevour. Hopefully with much success you will obtain your goal.
 
Good point . Yes it's good to do what you can. Maybe if we keep them around long enough we could some day bring up the wild population when somethig is done about the polution.
 
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