> It is good to see this topic being discussed. The American Killifish
> Association has organized a Killifish Conservation Committee to try and keep
> species alive that are endangered or extinct in the wild.
It's a pity few groups seem to be as organised as killi folks are. This is
certainly a monumental effort. Many dedicated livebearer folks perform a
similar role in keeping many rarer and threatened species.
> None of these species are on the endangered species list nor are any of them
> protected by any agency or government.
In third world countries, or ones with little conservation will and/or ethic
there is little one can do but their best. For many fishes aquarists will be
their only saviour. Only time will tell if this is enough to save species per
se, but at least folks are giving it their best shot! About how many people
would you guess are involved in this program and how many people does it take
to run it?
Cheers
Peter J Unmack peter.unmack at asu.edu
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DESERT FISHES RULE: To boldly thrive where no other fish can make it!
Australian desert fishes pages at http://ozdesertfish.base.org (don't
forget to visit the Desert Fishes Council pages too)
Desert Springs Action Committee at http://www.tkphotos.com/dsac/
Native Fish Australia at http://www.nativefish.asn.au
North American Native Fishes Association at http://www.nanfa.org
Aquatic Conservation Network at http://www.acn.ca