Bangaii Cardinals listed as Endangered

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I just wanted to get the word out for those who don't know that the Bangaii Cardinal is at risk of extinction in the wild

Wild populations have dropped 90% due to over harvest for the aquarium trade.

The Bangaii cardinals has been listed as endangered since 2007 however to my surprise wild caught specimens are still regularly available in the aquarium trade.

I have seen this first hand in many Reef stores in my area. These specimens are sold at extremely low prices despite how rare they are becoming. At these low prices captive bred cardinals cannot compete.

I urged anyone in the hobby to spend a little bit more and only purchase tank raised specimens.

Here are some links below for anyone who would like to learn more.

ICUN redlist
http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/63572/0

WIKI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banggai_cardinalfish

Boreman Macna Presentation
http://www.njaas.org/pdf%20files/MACNA_08.pdf

Tropical fish Magazine
http://www.tfhmagazine.com/saltwater...umans-1933.htm

Glassboxdesign
http://glassbox-design.com/2008/bang...nly-available/

Thanks for your time