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First Machorra Hatch at La Aurora Zoo Marks Conservation Milestone in Guatemala

From La Hora · () Spanish

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  • La Aurora Zoo and the Marine Conservation Centre have achieved the first captive reproduction of machorra in Guatemala.
  • The native species, Atractosteus tropicus, appears on Guatemala's list of threatened species.
  • The hatchings launch a conservation project for the species.

The first machorra have been born at Guatemala's La Aurora Zoo, marking a milestone for the conservation of Atractosteus tropicus.

The zoo and the Marine Conservation Centre achieved the species' reproduction in captivity for the first time. The machorra is native to the region and plays an important role in aquatic ecosystems.

Guatemala lists the species among those threatened with extinction. Its successful reproduction in captivity marks the beginning of a conservation project.

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