The totoabaor also known as ‘cowfish’, It is the most endangered marine mammal in the world.. This animal lives in the Gulf of California or the Sea of ​​Cortez, in the Pacific region of Mexico, but its species is increasingly threatened by problems of illegal fishing.

He International trade in endangered wildlife species (CITES) presented a sanction against Mexico on Monday because it had no plan to combat illegal fishing of the ‘totoaba mcdonaldi’. A total of 184 countries signed the sanctionwhich prevents the Latin American country export wild plants and animals listed in the CITES Convention.

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The secretariat of the organization “recommends suspending trade with Mexico”.. “This recommendation remains in effect until the Secretariat deems a revised version of the Action Plan appropriate and publishes a notice to that effect,” the text reads.

This measure would affect Mexico on several levels, as “nearly 3,150 Mexican animals and plants are registered under CITES, and many of these species are exported. These are lucrative products such as crocodile leather, mahogany, tarantulas, pet reptiles, cacti and other plants,” underlined a joint statement by several organizations.

Fishermen, lured by China’s demand for a fish, the totoaba, that swims in the same waters, are undermining Mexico’s efforts to protect vaquitas in their natural habitat, as many accidentally fall into their nets and die while fishing. Photo: internet.

The totaba, Specifically, she is wanted for her swim bladder and its medicinal properties. In China, this part of the “cow fish” is sold for thousands of dollars for its healing and aphrodisiac properties. In other parts of Asia, it is considered a gourmet dish.