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VIDEO: Leandro Sousa on Zebra Pleco Conservation
The iconic Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra, is front and center in aquarium news as nations meet in Panama for the 19th Conference of Parties as part of CITES. We turn to Dr. Leandro Sousa’s August 2022 video presenting insights into the plight of the Zebra Plecostomus in its native habitat.
VIDEO: Who discovered the Zebra Pleco?
With all the happenings this week surrounding CITES and proposals to uplist Hypancistrus zebra from Appendix III to Appendix I (which would most likely eliminate all international trade in the species), it seems highly fitting to share this Leandro Sousa’s interview with…
Brazil Shortsightedly Proposes Zebra Pleco for CITES Appendix I Listing
The 19th CoP occurs November 14-26, 2022, in Panama City, Panama. At this CoP, the government of Brazil has submitted a proposal to uplist H. zebra from the least restrictive CITES listing on Appendix III, to Appendix I, which is the most restrictive CITES listing. Some argue that the new proposals will lead to increased demand for illegally harvested and smuggled specimens of Zebra Pleco.
Winnipeg says:
Is the comment above true? Seems like they had a part but wondering after reading that.Glady Moore says:
I am greatly amazed at the fishing of the advanced technology. Keep it up.Paul Loiselle says:
The black-striped fish doesn't match any Mexican species, while the barb and goby strongly support an Asian locale for the video footage. Wherever they are located, the platies are obviously doing very well for themselves.Nate says:
This platyfish pictured at the bottom looks very similar to x. Variatus 'La Minzita'.ernst van Genne says:
Its a bloody shame to mistreat "glow" fish. And also to commercialize it in Amazon Magazine. Real aquariumlovers try to keep fish on a natural way, this is the opposite. People do a lot for money, this is an'example.Ken says:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3zgX-HbK0Vs I found this youtube video, what looks like someone has the SKHC in their home aquarium. Hope this is helpful. I would love to have these swimming around in my aquarium.