Hoplias/Wolf Fish prohibited in CA....

[House 64]

Well, I did a little research on both this site and on the internet and discovered that there are up to 8 different species of Hoplias (Wolf Fish) and that it seems like only one of them is illegal in California. As you can see the quote listed below from Oddball it lists just the "3. Hoplias malabaricus (Tiger fish) (D)." as a prohibited species. I also read some contradicting material from parts of another forum where someone stated that Hoplias are completely prohibited regardless of which variant? Is this so? Can I get some input from the pro's? This is my attempt at being a responsible hobbyist and doing my homework.... thanks in advance.

CALIFORNIA prohibited fish species -- illegal to import, transport, or possess live specimens w/o a permit

(D) Family Characidae - Characins

1. Astyanax fasciatus (Banded tetra) (D).

2. All species of the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Taddyella, Rooseveltiella, and Pygopristis (Piranhas) (D).

3. Hoplias malabaricus (Tiger fish) (D).

Source: California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 671. These regulations are promulgated by the California Fish and Game Commission pursuant to statutory authority set forth in the California Fish and Game Code. (There's a statutory list too, but the one from the regulations is more complete. The statutes only contain the original list, whereas the regulations also include all species added by the Commission.)

**NOTE** Permits are only issued to aquaculture centers, institutions, and public aquaria after inspections are completed of the holding facilities. No hobbyist permits are available.

 

[House 64]

Due to the overwhelming response from all the helpful members on this forum... I have done even more research and have found all the answers my own questions. Thanks for all your insight...... truly helpful.

 

[R1_Ridah]

Due to the overwhelming response from all the helpful members on this forum... I have done even more research and have found all the answers my own questions. Thanks for all your insight...... truly helpful.

What you want to be spoon fed all the time.. Swing by... I have something to feed you...

Buy my wolf...

 

[dreamandscheme]

all the smaller wolves are legal here. ery ery, high fin red, and gold wolf are all ok.

 

[House 64]

What you want to be spoon fed all the time.. Swing by... I have something to feed you...

Buy my wolf...

There's probably a reason why you haven't sold that Wolf fish in the last 4 months....... aside from your terrible public relations and customer service! Horrible business tactic.... horrible.

all the smaller wolves are legal here. ery ery, high fin red, and gold wolf are all ok.

Thanks D&S..... that was helpful. You seen any around for sale (besides Joey's).

 

[dreamandscheme]

i only see them online. massive aggression has the high fins right now, and shark aquarium usually has them.