The C.A.R.E.S. Preservation Program

by **buntbarsch** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:03 am

Here are some of the amazing cichlids that are threatened and need our help.

Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Paretroplus kieneri

Tilapia snyderae

Eretmodus cyanostictus

Cryptoheros myrnae

by **Aura** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:07 pm

Beautiful fish. It's too bad they are threatened. I didn't realize that Eretmodus cyanostictus were on that list.

by **buntbarsch** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:13 pm

Hi Betty, thank for stopping by.

Yes, you are correct. It is a shame that more and more of our beloved cichlids are in danger and it was a shock for me too to see the Eretmodus on that list.

by **Darkside** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:35 pm

I have 2 breeding groups of gobies, unfortunately I'll be having to pass one on to someone else as I'm about to move. They're a great fish though!

by **borohands8593** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:22 am

Eretmodus cyanostictus are at risk!! Im shocked since I see so many of them and so many variants everywhere. Is the species as a whole or is it just certain locations?

by **buntbarsch** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:53 pm

borohands8593 wrote:Eretmodus cyanostictus are at risk!! Im shocked since I see so many of them and so many variants everywhere. Is the species as a whole or is it just certain locations?

I was as shocked as you are. However, the whole species is labeled as "near threatened" due to over collecting. The next step up will be "vulnerable".

Website · by **Longstocking** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:21 am

From what I just looked up, Eretmodus is threaten due to sediment and environmental reasons.

Is cares recognizing "near threatened" ?

by **buntbarsch** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:20 pm

Longstocking wrote:Is cares recognizing "near threatened" ?

Yes Sarah, CARES does recognize "near threatened".

Here are the CARES classifications:

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.

by **clubdriven** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:42 pm

wow! I would love to help keep and breed endangered cichlids! I have a 100G with 3 f1 Mpimbwes and a 240 with some Kapamas at the moment.

by **donald83180** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:16 pm

I like the idea of people coming together to help these fish, once I have more experience into raising cichlids I will look further into this, currently on my first cichlid tank about a week in.

by **Jake Levi** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:50 am

I knew this wasnt common but didnt know it was threatened.

Who is breeding them and has stock available?

by **smitty** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:23 pm

The human destruction continues. They had a story on NBC this morning saying how aquatic wild life can be wiped out in 10 years due to many problems including over fishing.

by **sik-lid** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:14 pm

I would like to learn more about how I can help one or more of these species. I have many tanks that are flourishing and I am also capable of breeding them in a safe and dedicated environment. I have around 3000 gals behind glass and plenty of space and time. Let me know if I can be of any assistance. The best part is I am retired, that means I can dedicate plenty of time to these wonderful fish. :fish:

by **SEAN420** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:39 pm

Once i buy my 220+ gal setup. Id love to get a set up for some Yellow Convicts.. I'm a fan of the normal convict cichlids. I had a beautiful male/female pair in my 35 hex front tank i used to have setup. they eventually mated. And i had to get rid of the male which i didnt want to. he was a beaut.. no hump.. very long fins.. top n bottom.. So i would take much pride in a pair of yellow's!

by **Dave** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:31 pm

Paretroplus kieneri is my current breeding project. I will have to look into getting gobies. I love that fish and I will happily dedicate tank space.

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