A recently published paper in the journal Zootaxa has formally described two species of freshwater stingray from the Tapajós River in Brazil
Two New Freshwater Stingrays from the Tapajós Basin
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Project Piaba Holds First Training Workshop in Manaus
As part of their mission to improve and promote the aquarium fishery based along Brazil’s Rio Negro, nonprofit organization Project Piaba held their first “Best Handling Practices” workshop in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil this week.
Rio Negro ‘Hystrix’ Stingray Gets a Name: Potamotrygon wallacei
A species of freshwater stingray endemic to Brazil’s Rio Negro and popular in the aquarium trade and hobby has been described scientifically as Potamotrygon wallacei
Next stop, Pucallpa: the aquarium fishery on the Rio Ucayali, Peru
After several weeks in Colombia, Mike Tuccinardi heads South to Pucallpa, Peru, to explore the aquarium trade along the Rio Ucayali
XINGU Rising
Río Xingu is ground zero for what has been called the worst environmental disaster in a generation—the highly controversial, widely reviled Belo Monte Dam. This infrastructure project, which has been in development since 1975, has been reported even in mainstream international news outlets, mainly due to the fact that its impacts will include catastrophic environmental and social costs for the entire Xingu River basin.
Fishing the Amazon: Leticia’s Aquarium Trade Part III
Wrapping up his exploration of the aquarium trade in Leticia, Colombia, Mike Tuccinardi visits one of the biggest traders in the region and fishes the Amazon
Leticia Continued: the Aquarium Fishery on Colombia’s Amazon
With only a limited time in Leticia, we would not be able to venture too far upstream to some of the better collecting spots, but it was clear this forested stream was teeming with fish.
Entering Amazonas: Exploring aquarium fisheries in Leticia, Colombia
Venture into Amazonas and explore Leticia, Colombia’s gateway to the Amazon and a hotspot for aquarium fish collection and trade
Altum Origins: the Supply Chain of Wild Altum Angels
One of the most sought after but difficult to keep wild freshwater fish, the Altum Angel (Pterophyllum altum) remains a hobby classic. Follow their journey from waters of the Orinoco to your aquarium, and get some tips on successfully acclimating them to aquarium life.
Following the Fish: First Stop, Colombia
Mike Tuccinardi details his first encounter with aquarium fish on his journey through the Amazon Basin outside Bogota Colombia
