Hello catfish freaks,
In August 2016, we received the information that due to the threat situation an export ban for the following plecos is imminent:
- Scobinancistrus aureatus (L 14) Rio Xingú
- Parancistrus nudiventris (L 31 / LDA 4) Rio Xingú
- Scobinancistrus pariolispos (L 133) Rio Tocantins; Scobinancistrus cf. pariolispos (L 48), Scobinancistrus sp. “L 253” beide vom rio Xingu
- Peckoltia compta (L 134) Rio Typajos, Rio Jamanxim
- Ancistomus snethlageae (L 141/L 215) Rio Tapajós
- Leporacanthicus joselimai (L 264) Rio Tapajós (Para)
Ingo Seidel “Pleco worlds – worth knowing, news and unusuals” (“Welswelten – Wissenswertes, Neues und Ungewöhnliches”)
Today, Ingo Seidel informs in the journal Aquaristik Fachmagazin that scientific studies led by Prof. Leandro Sousa show that the responsible catching of ornamental fishes on the rio Xingu does not endanger their existence. Therefore, the plecos above may continue to be exported from Brazil. For now.
Enjoy reading of Aquaristik Fachmagazin.
