> In states like Arizona with many endangered endemic species, I understand
> their restrictions. They're protecting their fish from
collector-aquarists
> who would collect them to extinction. That has already happened, and
> aquarium releases and introduced exotics have also caused the
disappearance
> of rare fish through hybridization. In states like this, responsible
> aquarist-collectors or naturalist-collectors have many hurdles to
overcome.
>
> Jay DeLong
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