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Workshop: Conservation of Goodeids and Co-Occurring Fishes in Central Mexico

7-11 November 2018, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Sponsors: American Livebearers Association; Goodeid Working Group; Museo de Ciencias Ambientales, Universidad de Guadalajara; Universidad de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia

 

Wednesday, 7 Nov.: Participants arrive in Guadalajara and check-in to Country Plaza Hotel, located in the Zapopan area of the city (https://www.countryplaza.com.mx/english). Taxis from the airport to the hotel are on your own, but guidance will be provided. All hotel reservations must be made through the Workshop via John Lyons (jdlyons@wisc.edu) to receive the special reduced room rate.

 

Thursday, 8 Nov.: Conservation presentations at the Biblioteca Pública (Public Library) Juan José Arreola, Universidad de Guadalajara, Zapopan (http://www.bpej.udg.mx/).

0745-0845: Participants travel by carpool or cab from hotel to the biblioteca, as arranged by the Worskhop.

0845-0900: Welcome – Michael Koeck, Haus de Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo, Vienna, Austria, and John Lyons, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, Goodeid Working Group Co-Chairs

0900-0945: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Diversification of the Goodeids – Kyle Piller, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, USA

0945-1025: The Museo de Ciencias Ambientales (MCA: Environmental Science Museum): Developing a new type of natural history museum for the conservation of the freshwater fishes of western Mexico – Eduardo Santana C., Universidad de Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (The MCA site is under construction and visible from the biblioteca; scale models of the finished structure can also be seen in the biblioteca.)

1025-1055: Thermal tolerances of the Goodeids – Arcadio Valdés G., Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico

1055-1135: Conservation of Xenoophorus captivus (Goodeidae) – Juan Miguel Artigas A., San Luis Potosí, Mexico

1135-1205: BREAK

1205-1245: A personal history of Goodeid captive maintenance in the United States – Pat Hartman, Vicksburg, Michigan, USA

1245-1315: Trophic ecology of native Goodeids and introduced livebearers at the Teuchitlán Springs – Arely Ramírez G., Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás Hidalgo, Morelia, Mexico

1315-1345: Citizen participation in the conservation of the fishes of Zacapu Lake, Michoacán – Martina Medina N., Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás Hidalgo, Morelia, Mexico

1345-1600: LUNCH

1600-1630: Development of a “red list” of rare Goodeids for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the relation with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) – Michael Koeck, Haus de Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo, Vienna, Austria

1630-1700: The 2016 GWG Goodeid survey of the state of Jalisco – Guenther Schleussner, Germany

1700-1730: The 2016-2017 survey of the livebearers of the state of Morelos – Norman Mercado S., Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Mexico

1730-180: Conservation status of the native fishes that co-occur with Goodeids in central Mexico – John Lyons, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

1800-1900: ADJOURN. Return to the hotel by carpool or cabs, as arranged by the Workshop.

DINNER: on your own, although we will organize a group outing to a restaurant near the hotel.

 

Friday, 9 November: Visit to Teuchitlán Springs via chartered bus.

0830-1000: Leave the hotel and journey to the Teuchitlán Springs by bus as arranged by Workshop. Provided as part of registration.

1000-1030: Presentation on the re-introduction of the extinct-in-the-wild Goodeid Zoogoneticus tequila into the Teuchitlán Springs by Omar Domínguez D. and other Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás Hidalgo, Morelia, faculty and students. Held at the Guachimontones Auditorium, located just outside of the town of Teuchitlán and about 2 km from the springs.

1030-1230: Tour of the spectacular pre-Columbian (500-1000 AD) ruins of Guachimontones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guachimontones; http://www.guachimontonesoficial.com/blank).

1230-1530: Travel to the Teuchitlán Springs and outlet river at the Balneario El Rincón (bathing and recreational facility at the springs with drinks and snacks for purchase on your own). Time to explore the springs, relax on the grounds, snorkel among the fish (water clear and warm), or collect fish specimens (by nets [provided by Workshop] or microfishing [bring your own gear]) for closer examination.

Fishes reported from the Teuchitlán Springs and River:

Cyprinidae: Ameca Chub Algansea amecae (extirpated; none seen since 1960s)

Cyprindae: Ameca Shiner Notropis amecae (extirpated; re-introduced in 2016)

Cyprinidae: Amatlan Chub Yuriria amatlana (extirpated; none seen since 1960s)

Catostomidae: Mascota Jumprock Moxostoma mascotae (extirpated; none seen since 1970s)

Goodeidae: Butterfly Goodeid Ameca splendens

Goodeidae: Blackfin Goodeid Goodea atripinnis

Goodeidae: Golden Skiffia Skiffia francesae (extinct in the wild; none seen since 1970s)

Goodeidae: Black Splitfin Xenotoca melanosoma (extirpated; none seen since 1970s)

Goodeidae: Tarascan Splitfin Zoogoneticus purepechus

Goodeidae: Tequila Splitfin Zoogoneticus tequila (extinct in the wild; re-introduced in 2016)

Poeciliidae: Guppy Poecilia reticulata (non-native; rare)

Poeciliidae: Mexican Molly Poecilia sphenops (non-native)

Poeciliidae: Lerma Livebearer Poeciliopsis infans (rare)

Poeciliidae: Spottail Killifish Pseudoxiphophorus (Heterandria) bimaclatus (non-native)

Poeciliidae: Green Swordtail Xiphophorus helleri (non-native)

Poeciliidae: Northern Platyfish Xiphophorus maculatus (non-native; rare)

Cichlidae: Blue Tilapia Oreochromis aureus (non-native)

 

1530-1830: Dinner at the Montecarlo Restaurant (seafood and beef) along Presa (Reservoir) La Vega in Teuchitlán (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1602186-d4788774-Reviews-Restaurante_Montecarlo-Teuchitlan.html). Order and pay on your own. Living trees and a spring full of Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) and Butterfly Goodeids (Ameca splendens) are built into this beautiful restaurant. Fishing in the spring is encouraged!

1830-2000: Return by bus to the hotel in Guadalajara.

 

Saturday, 10 November: Visit to La Luz (aka Presa Verduzco) in Jacona, Michoacán, and then Lake Chapala in the town of Chapala, Jalisco, via chartered bus.

0830-1100: Leave hotel and journey to La Luz by bus as arranged by Workshop. Provided as part of registration.

1100-1115: Brief presentation on the fish fauna of La Luz – John Lyons, University of Wisconsin-Madison USA. Photos: (https://www.google.com/search?q=jacona+la+luz+mexico&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS730US730&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwja9Ij7rfDcAhWq24MKHab9DTEQsAR6BAgFEAE&biw=1271&bih=584)

1115-1330: Free time to explore the La Luz area, including relaxing along the water, snorkeling (water clear but a bit cool), netting, and microfishing, and to enjoy a snack or light lunch at the food stalls near the beach area. Order and pay on your own.

Fishes likely to be encountered:

Catostomidae: Mexican Redhorse Moxostoma austrinum

Goodeidae: Bulldog Goodeid Alloophorus robustus

Goodeidae: Barred Splitfin: Chapalichthys encaustus

Goodeidae: Blackfin Goodeid Goodea atripinnis

Goodeidae: Splotched Skiffia Skiffia multipunctata

Goodeidae: Tarascan Splitfin Zoogoneticus purepechus

Poeciliidae: Lerma Livebearer Poeciliopsis infans

Poeciliidae: Green Swordtail Xiphophorus helleri (non-native)

Poeciliidae: Spottail Killifish Pseudoxiphophorus (Heterandria) bimaclatus (non-native)

 

1330-1530: Journey by bus from La Luz to the town of Chapala on the shores of Lake Chapala.

1530-1545: Brief presentation on the fish fauna of Lake Chapala – John Lyons, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Chapala).

1545-1730: Netting of fish along the beach at Chapala (too turbid for snorkeling and challenging for microfishing) and exploration of the waterfront and town.

Fishes likely to be encountered in beach area:

Atherinopsidae: Mesa Silverside Chirostoma (Menidia) jordani

Goodeidae: Barred Splitfin: Chapalichthys encaustus

Poeciliidae: Lerma Livebearer Poeciliopsis infans

Poeciliidae: Yucatan Gambusia Gambusia yucatana (non-native)

Poeciliidae: Mexican Molly Poecilia sphenops (non-native)

Cichlidae: Blue Tilapia Oreochromis aureus (non-native)

 

1730-1900: Dinner in Chapala at restaurant to be determined. Order and pay on your own.

1900-2000: Return by bus to the hotel in Guadalajara. Optional group festivities in the Tlaquepaque District, famous for fine quality crafts and souvenirs, food and drink, and entertainment (https://www.featherandthewind.com/blog/tlaquepaque-jalisco-guide).

 

Sunday, 11 November: Workshop completed. Participants depart for home.