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| FLORA |
| Taxon concerned | Taxonomic reference | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AMARYLLIDACEAE, PRIMULACEAE | Cyclamen, Galanthus and Sternbergia | Davis, A.P. et al. (1999). CITES Bulb Checklist, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of Cyclamen and Galanthus and Sternbergia | |
| APOCYNACEAE | Pachypodium spp. | CITES Aloe and Pachypodium Checklist (U. Eggli et al., 2001, compiled by Städtische Sukkulenten-Sammlung, Zurich, Switzerland, in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and its update: An Update and Supplement to the CITES Aloe & Pachypodium Checklist [J. M. Lüthy (2007), CITES Management Authority of Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland] as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of Aloe and Pachypodium. | |
| Hoodia spp. | Plants of Southern Africa: an annotated checklist. Germishuizen, G. & Meyer N. L. (eds.) (2003). Strelitzia 14: 150-151. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria, South Africa as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of Hoodia. | ||
| CACTACEAE | All Cactaceae, except Aztekium valdezii | CITES Cactaceae Checklist third edition (2016, compiled by D. Hunt) as a guideline when making reference to names of species of Cactaceae, and the amendments and updates outlined in A Supplement to the CITES Cactaceae Checklist Third Edition 2016 (Hunt, D. 2018). The checklist and its supplement can be found on the website of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK at ‘goo.gl/M26yL8’. | |
| CACTACEAE | Aztekium valdezii | Marcía, C.G.V., Vázquez, M.A.A. & Montes, S.A. (2013). A new species of Aztekium (Cactaceae) from Nuevo León, Mexico. Xerophilia, Special Issue 2: 3–25. Accessible at: https://cites.org/sites/default/files/eng/com/nc/flora/Aztekium-valdezii_Xerophilia-Special-Issue-No.-2-2013.pdf | |
| CYCADACEAE, STANGERIACEAE and ZAMIACEAE | All Cycadaceae, Stangeriaceae and Zamiaceae. | The World List of Cycads: CITES and Cycads: Checklist 2013 (Roy Osborne, Michael A. Calonje, Ken D. Hill, Leonie Stanberg and Dennis Wm. Stevenson) in CITES and Cycads a user’s guide (Rutherford, C. et al., Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. UK 2013), as a guideline when making reference to names of species of Cycadaceae, Stangeriaceae and Zamiaceae. | |
| DICKSONIACEAE | Dicksonia species of the Americas. | Dicksonia species of the Americas (2003, compiled by Bonn Botanic Garden and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Bonn, Germany) as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of Dicksonia. | |
| DROSERACEAE, NEPENTHACEAE, SARRACENIACEAE | Dionaea, Nepenthes and Sarracenia. | CITES Carnivorous Plant Checklist (B. von Arx et al., 2001, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK) as a guideline when making reference to names of species of Dionaea, Nepenthes and Sarracenia. | |
| EBENACEAE | Diospyros spp. – populations of Madagascar. (large tree species) | Lowry et al. 2022. Large tree species of Diospyros from Madagascar. Catalogue of Plants of Madagascar. http://legacy.tropicos.org/ProjectWebPortal.aspx?pagename=Diospyros_LT&projectid=17. Accessible at: https://cites.org/sites/default/files/eng/prog/timber/Ebenaceae_Diospyros_spp_populations_of_Madagascar_052022.pdf | |
| EUPHORBIACEAE | Succulent species of Euphorbia. | The CITES Checklist of Succulent Euphorbia Taxa (Euphorbiaceae), Second edition (S. Carter and U. Eggli, 2003, published by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Bonn, Germany) as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of succulent euphorbias. | |
| LEGUMINOSAE | Dalbergia spp. | Cowell C., Williams E., Bullough L.-A., Grey J., Klitgaard B., Govaerts R., Andriambololonera S., Cervantes A., Crameri S., Lima, H.C., Lachenaud O., Li S.-J., Linares J.L., Phillipson P., Rakotonirina N., Wilding N., van der Burgt X., Vatanparast M., Barker A., Barstow M., Beentje H., and Plummer J. 2022. CITES Dalbergia Checklist. Commissioned by the CITES Secretariat. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey. Accessible in English, French and Spanish at: https://www.kew.org/science/our-science/science-services/UK-CITES/cites-resources | |
| LEGUMINOSAE | Dipteryx spp. | Carvalho, C.S., de Fraga, N.C., Cardoso, D.B.O.S. and Lima, H.C. 2020. Tonka, baru and cumaru: Nomenclatural overview, typification and updated checklist of Dipteryx (Leguminosae). Taxon. 69(3), pp.582-592 | |
| LEGUMINOSAE | Guibourtia pellegriniana | Leonard, J. (1949). Notulae Systematicae IV (Caesalpiniaceae-Amherstieae africanae americanaeque). Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l'État a Bruxelles 19(4): 383–408. [Guibourtia pellegriniana treated on p. 405]. https://doi.org/10.2307/3666831 | |
| LEGUMINOSAE | Paubrasilia echinata | Gagnon, E., Bruneau, A., Hughes, C.E., de Queiroz, L. P. & Lewis, G.P. (2016). A new generic system for the pantropical Caesalpinia group (Leguminosae) as a guideline making reference to the name of this taxon. This reference can be found on ‘https://phytokeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=9203’, with free access, and additional information on the taxon can be found at ‘http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/reflora/listaBrasil’ | |
| LEGUMINOSAE | Platymiscium pleiostachyum | Bente B. Klitgraard (2005). Platymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae); biogeography, systematics, morphology, taxonomy and uses. Kew Bulletin. Vol. 60, No. 3 (2005), pp. 321 – 400 be used as a guideline when making reference to the name of this taxon. This reference is available online at “https://www.jstor.org/stable/4111062?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents“. Free access is possible to this reference. | |
| LEGUMINOSAE | Pterocarpus spp. | Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, Plants of the World Online, (POWO, 2022) Accessible at: https://cites.org/sites/default/files/common/docs/Res/12_11/Pterocarpus_POWO_19-1-2023.pdf | |
| LILIACEAE | Aloe spp. | CITES Aloe and Pachypodium Checklist (U. Eggli et al., 2001, compiled by Städtische Sukkulenten-Sammlung, Zurich, Switzerland, in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and its update: An Update and Supplement to the CITES Aloe & Pachypodium Checklist [J. M. Lüthy (2007), CITES Management Authority of Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland] as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of Aloe and Pachypodium. | |
| LILIACEAE | Aloe spp. — supplement to existing standard reference | Klopper, R.R. 2021. Supplement of aloe spp. names and synonyms. Compiled by Dr. Ronell R Klopper, with input from the PC25 Nomenclature Working Group, 10 June 2021. PC25 Com. 5, Annex. Accessible at: https://cites.org/sites/default/files/eng/com/pc/25/com/E-PC25-Com-005.pdf | |
| MELIACEAE | Khaya spp. | Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, Plants of the World Online, (POWO, 2022) Accessible at: https://cites.org/sites/default/files/common/docs/Res/12_11/Khaya_POWO_19-1-2023.pdf | |
| ORCHIDACEAE | Orchidaceae - Appendix I listed orchids: Paphiopedilum spp., Phragmipedium spp., Aerangis ellisii, Cattleya jongheana, Cattleya lobata, Dendrobium cruentum, Mexipedium xerophyticum, Peristeria elata and Renanthera imschootiana | Govaerts, R., Caromel, A., Dhanda, S., Davis, F., Pavitt, A., Sinovas, P., & Vaglica, V. (2019). CITES Appendix I Orchid Checklist. Second Version, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey, and UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge. This reference should be used as a guideline when making reference to the names of Paphiopedilum spp., Phragmipedium spp., Aerangis ellisii, Cattleya jongheana, Cattleya lobata, Dendrobium cruentum, Mexipedium xerophyticum, Peristeria elata and Renanthera imschootiana. This reference can be found on the website of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK at ‘goo.gl/M26yL8’. | |
| ORCHIDACEAE | Orchidaceae — Appendix II listed orchids: genera Aerangis (not A. ellisii), Aerides, Angraecum, Bletilla, Brassavola, Bulbophyllum, Calanthe, Catasetum, Cattleya (not C. jongheana or C. lobata), Coelogyne, Comparettia, Cymbidium, Cypripedium, Dendrobium (not D. cruentum), Disa, Dracula, Encyclia, Laelia, Masdevallia, Miltonia, Miltoniopsis, Phalaenopsis, Pleione, Renanthera, Rhynchostylis, Rossioglossum, Vanda, and Vandopsis | Dhanda, S., Caromel A., Govaerts R., Pavitt A., Bullough, L.-A. & Hartley, H. 2022. CITES Appendix II Orchid Checklist. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey, and UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge. Accessible at: https://www.kew.org/science/our-science/science-services/UK-CITES/cites-resources | |
| PALMAE | Dypsis decipiens and Dypsis decaryi. | Proposed Standard Reference for two CITES-listed palms endemic to Madagascar (CVPM 2016) based on the Catalogue of the Vascular Plants of Madagascar can be found as a pdf on the US Fish & Wildlife Service website. This is to be used as a guideline when making reference to Dypsis decipiens and Dypsis decaryi. See: http://www.fws.gov/international/ | |
| TAXACEAE | Taxus spp. | World Checklist and Bibliography of Conifers (A. Farjon, 2001) as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of Taxus. | |
| ZYGOPHYLLACEAE | Guaiacum spp. | Lista de especies, nomenclatura y distribución en el genero Guaiacum. Davila Aranda. P. & Schippmann, U. (2006): Medicinal Plant Conservation 12:50 as a guideline when making reference to the names of species of Guaiacum. |
ANNEX IX
1. Codes for the indication in permits and certificates of the purpose of a transaction, referred to in Article 5(5)
- B Breeding in captivity or artificial propagation
- E Educational. Where the transaction is for the purpose of use in educational and training programs or for display in an institution with a primarily educational remit.
- G Botanical gardens
- H Hunting trophies
- L Law enforcement/judicial/forensic. Where the transaction is for the purpose of transfer of specimens between, or in support of, government agencies for law enforcement, judicial or forensic purposes.
- M Medical (including bio-medical research). Where the transaction is for the purpose of medical or veterinary testing, diagnosis, treatment or research, including biomedical research.
- N Reintroduction or introduction into the wild. Where the transaction is for the purpose of reinforcement and reintroduction within a species’ natural and historical range, and for conservation introductions, comprising assisted colonization and ecological replacement, outside the species’ natural and historical range.
- P Personal
- Q Travelling exhibitions (sample collection, circus, menagerie, plant exhibition, orchestra or museums exhibition that is used for commercial display for the public).
- S Scientific
- T Commercial
- Z Zoos. Where the transaction is for the purpose of movement of a specimen to a zoo and/or aquarium or by a zoo and/or aquarium for public display, care, reproduction, public education and awareness, scientific research, rescue, rehabilitation, or conservation.
2. Codes for the indication in permits and certificates of the source of specimens, referred to in Article 5(6)
- W Specimens taken from the wild
- R Specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood
- D Specimens of animal species listed in Appendix I to the Convention that are bred in captivity for commercial purposes in operations included in the register of operations that breed Appendix I animal species for commercial purposes, which is maintained by the Secretariat of the Convention, as well as parts and derivatives thereof, and specimens of plant species listed in Appendix I to the Convention that are artificially propagated for commercial purposes in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof
- A Plants artificially propagated in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof
- C Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof
- F Animals born in captivity, but for which the criteria of Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 are not met, as well as parts and derivatives thereof
- I Confiscated or seized specimens ([^E0010])
- O Pre-Convention1
- U Source unknown (must be justified)
- X Specimens taken in the marine environment not under the jurisdiction of any State
- Y Plant specimens obtained from assisted production, which are considered not to be ‘artificially propagated’ as set out in Article 56, and also not considered to be taken from the wild because they are propagated or planted in an environment with some level of human intervention for the purpose of plant production
ANNEX X
ANIMAL SPECIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 62(1)
Aves
ANSERIFORMES
Anatidae
Anas laysanensis
Anas querquedula
Aythya nyroca
Branta ruficollis
Branta sandvicensis
Oxyura leucocephala
COLUMBIFORMES
Columbidae
Columba livia
GALLIFORMES
Phasianidae
Catreus wallichii
Colinus virginianus ridgwayi
Crossoptilon crossoptilon
Crossoptilon mantchuricum
Lophophorus impejanus
Lophura edwardsi
Lophura swinhoii
Polyplectron napoleonis
Syrmaticus ellioti
Syrmaticus humiae
Syrmaticus mikado
PASSERIFORMES
Fringillidae
Carduelis cucullata
PSITTACIFORMES
Psittacidae
Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae
Psephotellus dissimilis
ANNEX XI
Types of biological samples referred to in Article 18 and their use
| Type of sample | Typical size of sample | Use of sample |
|---|---|---|
| blood and its derivative components | 5 ml maximum for liquid samples or dry blood sample on a microscope slide, filter paper or swab | biomedical research; species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis, including serology |
| internal tissues (botanical or zoological), fixed | tissues (5 mm3-25 mm3) in a fixative or histological glass slide containing a +/-5um section of fixed tissue | Histology and electon microscopy to detect organisms and poisons; taxonomic research; biomedical research; species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis |
| internal tissues (botanical or zoological), frozen | pieces of tissues (5 mm3-25 mm3) | biomedical research; species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis |
| internal tissues (botanical or zoological), fresh (excluding ova, sperm and embryos) | pieces of tissues (5 mm3 - 25 mm3) | biomedical research; species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis |
| external tissues including hair, skin, feathers, scales, bone, egg shell, teeth, ivory, horn, leaves, bark, seeds, fruit or flowers | Individual samples with or without fixative for ivory: pieces of ivory approximately 3 cm x 3 cm and 1 cm thick or less depending on analysis method, in accordance with ICCWC Guidelines on methods and procedures for ivory and laboratory analysis [^E0011] for rhino horn: small amounts of powder/shavings sealed in a tamper proof sample bottle, in accordance with the Procedure for Rhino horn DNA Sampling [^E0012] | species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis; age analysis; biomedical research |
| buccal/cloacal/ mucus/nasal/urinary tract/rectal swabs | small amounts of tissue or cells on a swab in a tube | species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis, including serology; biomedical research |
| cell lines and tissue cultures | no limitation of sample size | biomedical research; species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis; age analysis |
| DNA or RNA (purified) | up to 0.5 ml volumes per individual specimen of purified DNA or RNA | biomedical research; species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis; age analysis |
| secretions, (saliva, venom, milk, plant secretions) | 1-5 ml in vials | production of anti-venom; biomedical research; species identification; determination of geographic origin; sex determination; individual identification; parentage testing; toxicology analysis; disease testing/diagnosis, including serology; age analysis |
https://www.unodc.org/documents/Wildlife/Guidelines_Ivory.pdf
Republic of South Africa, Department of Environmental Affairs, Procedures for Rhino horn DNA Sampling.
ANNEX XII
Correlation Table
| Regulation (EC) No 1808/2001 | This Regulation |
|---|---|
| Article 1 (a) and (b) | Article 1 (1) and (2) |
| Article 1 (c) | — |
| Article 1 (d), (e) and (f) | Article 1 (3), (4) and (5) |
| — | Article 1 (6), (7) and (8) |
| Article 2(1) and (2) | Article 2(1) and (2) |
| — | Article 2(3) and (4) |
| Article 2(3) and (4) | Article 2(5) and (6) |
| Article 3 | Article 3 |
| Article 4(1) and (2) | Article 4(1) and (2) |
| Article 4(3) (a) and (b) | Article 5, first paragraph, (1) and (2) |
| — | Article 5, first paragraph, (3) |
| Article 4(3) (c), (d) and (e) | Article 5, first paragraph, (4), (5) and (6) |
| Article 4(4) | Article 6 |
| Article 4(5) | Article 7 |
| Article 5 | Article 8 |
| Article 6 | Article 9 |
| Article 7(1) | Article 10 |
| Article 7(2) | Article 11 |
| Article 7(3) and (4) | Article 12 |
| Article 8(1) | Article 13 |
| Article 8(2) | Article 14 |
| Article 8(3) | Article 15(1) and (2) |
| Article 8(4) | Article 15(3) and (4) |
| Article 8(5) | Article 16 |
| Article 8(6) and (7) | Article 17 |
| — | Article 18-19 |
| Article 9 | Article 20 |
| Article 10 | Article 21 |
| Article 11 | Article 22 |
| Article 12 | Article 23 |
| Article 13 | Article 24 |
| Article 14 | Article 25 |
| Article 15 | Article 26 |
| Article 16 | Article 27 |
| Article 17 | Article 28 |
| Article 18 | Article 29 |
| — | Articles 30-44 |
| Article 19 | Article 45 |
| Article 20(1) | Article 46 |
| Article 20(2) | Article 47 |
| Article 20(3) (a) and (b) | Article 48(1) (a) and (b) |
| Article 20(3) (c) | — |
| Article 20(3) (d) and (e) | Article 48(1) (c) and (d) |
| Article 20(4) | Article 49 |
| Article 20(5) and (6) | Article 50(1) and (2) |
| Article 21 | Article 51 |
| Article 22 | Article 52 |
| Article 23 | Article 53 |
| Article 24 | Article 54 |
| Article 25 | Article 55 |
| Article 26 | Article 56 |
| Article 27(1) first and second indents and subsequent text | Article 57(1) (a), (b) and (c) |
| Article 27(2), (3) and (4) | Article 57(2), (3) and (4) |
| Article 27(5) (a) and (b) | Article 57(5) (a) and (b) |
| — | Article 57(5) (c) and (d) |
| Article 28(1), first and second indents | Article 58(1) (a) and (b) |
| Article 28(2) and (3) | Article 58(2) and (3) |
| Article 28(4) (a) and (b) | Article 58(4) |
| Article 29 | Article 59 |
| Article 30 | Article 60 |
| Article 31 | Article 61 |
| Article 32 | Article 62 |
| Article 33 | Article 63 |
| Article 34(1) | — |
| Article 34(2) (a) to (f) | Article 64(1) (a) to (f) |
| Article 34(2) (g) and (h) | Article 64(2) |
| Article 35(1) and (2) | Article 65(1) and (2) |
| Article 35(3) (a) and (b) | Article 65(3) |
| — | Article 65(4) |
| Article 36(1) | Article 66(1), (2) and (3) |
| Article 36(2) | Article 66(4) |
| Article 36(3) and (4) | Article 66(5) and (6) |
| — | Article 66(7) |
| Article 36(5) | Article 66(8) |
| Article 37 | Article 67 |
| Article 38 | Article 68 |
| Article 39 | Article 69 |
| Article 40 | Article 70 |
| Article 41 | Article 71 |
| Article 42 | Article 74 |
| Article 43 | Article 72 |
| Article 44 | Article 73 |
| Article 45 | Article 75 |
| Annex I | Annex I |
| Annex II | Annex II |
| — | Annex III |
| — | Annex IV |
| Annex III | Annex V |
| Annex IV | Annex VI |
| Annex V | Annex VII |
| Annex VI | Annex VIII |
| Annex VII | Annex IX |
| Annex VIII | Annex X |
| — | Annex XI |
| — | Annex XII |
ANNEX XIII
SPECIES AND POPULATIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 57(3a)
Ceratotherium simum simum
Hippopotamus amphibius
Loxodonta africana
Ovis ammon
O. collium
O. darwini
O. jubata
O. karelini
O. polii
O. severtzovi
Panthera leo
Ursus maritimus
ANNEX XIV
Information to be submitted by an operation to apply for registration by the Secretariat of the Convention pursuant to Article 54a:
- (1) Name and address of the owner and manager of the operation.
- (2) Date of establishment of the operation.
- (3) Appendix-I animal species bred in the operation proposed for registration.
- (4) Numbers and ages (if known or appropriate) of males and females that comprise the breeding stock.
- (5) Evidence that the breeding stock has been obtained in accordance with Article 54(2).
- (6) Current stock (numbers, by sex and age, held in addition to the breeding stock referred to in point 4 above).
- (7) Information on the percentage mortalities, if possible reported by age and sex.
- (8) Documentation showing that the operation meets the requirements set out in Article 54(4).
- (9) Past, current and expected annual production of offspring and, where possible, information on:
- (a) the number of females producing offspring each year;
- (b) unusual fluctuations in the annual production of offspring (including an explanation of the probable cause).
- (10) An assessment of the anticipated need for, and source of, additional specimens to augment the breeding stock to increase the genetic pool of the captive population in order to avoid any deleterious inbreeding.
- (11) Type of product exported (e.g. live specimens, skins, hides, other body parts, etc.).
- (12) Detailed description of the marking methods (e.g. bands, tags, transponders, branding, etc.) used for the breeding stock and offspring and for the types of specimens (e.g. skins, meat, live animals, etc.) that will be exported.
- (13) Description of the facilities to house the current and expected captive stock, including security measures to prevent escapes and thefts. Detailed information should be provided on the number and size of breeding and rearing enclosures, tanks, ponds, egg incubation capacity, food production or supply, availability of veterinary services and record-keeping.
- (14) Description of the strategies used or activities conducted by the breeding operation to contribute to the conservation of wild populations of the species.
- (15) Assurance that the operation shall be carried out at all stages in a humane (non-cruel) manner.
[^E0001]: OJ L 242, 7.9.2012, p. 13.
[^E0002]: OJ L 344, 7.12.1983, p. 1.
[^E0003]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/57 of 15 January 2015 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 792/2012 as regards the rules for the design of permits, certificates and other documents provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein and in Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (OJ L 10, 16.1.2015, p. 19).
[^E0010]: To be used only in conjunction with another source code.
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