Illegal cockfighting trade drives poaching of critically endangered sawfish

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Critically endangered sawfish are being poached for their distinctive rostrums, which are carved into spurs used in illegal cockfighting. The trade is especially widespread in Peru, where these transactions take place informally and out of sight of authorities. A single rostrum can command thousands of dollars on the black market, making the practice highly lucrative. The concealed nature of the trade makes enforcement extremely challenging for wildlife officials. Conservationists warn that this hidden market is causing serious damage to already vulnerable sawfish populations.

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