Edit: I have just confirmed that effective Jan 2, 2017 Hypancistrus will be on the Cites list under Appendix III. They are also adding a lot of rays from Brazil and Colombia. It looks like all rays will not be allowed for export from Brazil.
Here is the reference https://cites.org/sites/default/files/n ... 16-056.pdf
The following is their description of Appendix III:
from https://www.cites.org/eng/app/index.phpAppendix III is a list of species included at the request of a Party that already regulates trade in the species and that needs the cooperation of other countries to prevent unsustainable or illegal exploitation (see Article II, paragraph 3, of the Convention). International trade in specimens of species listed in this Appendix is allowed only on presentation of the appropriate permits or certificates. (See Article V of the Convention)
Species may be added to or removed from Appendix I and II, or moved between them, only by the Conference of the Parties, either at its regular meetings or by postal procedures (see Article XV of the Convention). But species may be added to or removed from Appendix III at any time and by any Party unilaterally (although the Conference of the Parties has recommended that changes be timed to coincide with amendments to Appendices I and II).
Basically, Brazil is asking for other countries to help curtail the removal of these species from the Xingu. I guess they feel strongly that its their right to kill them all rather than let them leave the country.
