Endemic

Said of a species whose geographic extension is limited to a determined area. We know well the many endemic cichlids of the great African lakes, but we can also speak, for example, of a button fish endemic to the Red Sea, a Cichlasoma endemic from Central America or an endemic Cyprinodontida of such a stream or water hole.

The term "endemic" designates an animal or vegetable species which is specific to a certain geographical place and which is not present elsewhere. For example, we often speak of endemic species to describe plants and animals that are only found in certain regions of the world, such as endemic lemurs from Madagascar or endemic plants of the island of Socotra.

In the field of aquarophilia, the term "endemic" is often used to describe fish and other aquatic animals which are only in a certain lake, river or pond. For example, we can speak of endemic fish of an African lake, like the endemic cichlid of Lake Malawi.

It is important to note that endemic species are often very fragile and can be threatened with disappearance if their habitat is disturbed or destroyed. This is why it is important to protect these species and preserve their natural habitat in order to guarantee their long -term survival.

In aquarophilia, it is also important to respect the rules for the trade and transport of endemic species to avoid contributing to their extinction. For example, it may be illegal to import or export certain endemic species without authorization, and it is important to ensure that all the necessary conservation measures are put in place before transporting endemic species of a place to another.

In summary, the term "endemic" designates an animal or plant species which is specific to a certain geographical place and which is not present elsewhere. In the field of aquarophilia, it is important to protect endemic species and respect the rules of trade and transport in place in order to preserve these species for future generations.