Fwd: Re: Re: wild-caught fish -Reply -Reply

[William Vannerson <William_Vannerson@ama-assn.org>]

>>...are you aware of any apistogramma that are  endangered or
threatened.<<

I don't know enough about Apistos to answer that.  But it does seem to
me that the availability and general knowledge of Apistos has made some
great strides in the last 3-5 years.  Fish that have previously accepted as
color morphs may end up being distinct enough to warrant being separate
species or at least subspecies.

Hence, practicing good husbandry and keeping distinct population
separate (or at least identified a distinct populations vs. "sports"), may be
important, even though the status in the wild is not fully known.

Some folks are put off at first by the long complicated naming conventions
that the killie folks use.  But it doesn't take long to adapt.  Plus there are
some very positive benefits, like reduced infertility.

Just my .02