Amendment to List of CITES Species (28/10/2013) (Cth)

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Amendment to List of CITES Species

I, Paul Murphy, Assistant Secretary, Wildlife Trade and Biosecurity Branch, delegate of the Minister for the Environment, pursuant to paragraphs 303CA(9)(b) and (c) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, amend the List of CITES Species established under subsection 303CA(1) of that Act, as set out in Schedule 1 to this Instrument.

This Instrument will commence on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.

Dated this            28th          day of               October           2013

Paul Murphy

PAUL MURPHY

Assistant Secretary

Wildlife Trade and Biosecurity Branch

Delegate of the Minister for the Environment

Notes:

CITES means the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora made at Washington on 3 March 1973, as amended and in force for Australia from time to time.

AMENDMENTS TO ENSURE THE LIST OF CITES SPECIES IS CONSISTENT WITH APPENDIX I, II AND III OF THE CONVENTION

Make the following amendments to ensure consistency with taxonomic changes:

·     Add the phylum: Echinodermata

·     Add the class Sarcopterygii (Lungfishes) under phylum Chordata in the appropriate alphabetical order

·     Add the class Holothuroidea (Sea Cucumbers) under phylum Echinodermata in the appropriate alphabetical order

·     Add order Pilosa under class Mammalia in alphabetical order

·     Add order Psittaciformes under class Aves in alphabetical order

·     Add order Anguilliformes under class Actinopterygii in alphabetical order

·     Add order Aspidochirotida under class Holothuroidea in alphabetical order

·     Delete the following classes: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes); and Osteichthyes (Bony fishes)

·     Add the following families under the appropriate Class and Order: Pitheciidae (Sakis and uakaris); Cacatuidae (Cockatoos); Loriidae (Lories, lorikeets); Calyptocephalellidae (Chilean toads); Dicroglossidae (Frogs); Anguillidae (Freshwater eels); Arapaimidae (Arapaimas); Stichopodidae (Sea Cucumbers); Ailuridae (Red Panda); Eupleridae (Fossa, falanouc, Malagasy civet); Iniidae (River dolphins); and Thylacomyidae (Bilbies)

·     Move all entries under Family Callithricidae to Family Cebidae

·     Move the following entries from Family Cebidae to Family Atelidae: Alouatta coibensis; Alouatta palliata; Alouatta pigra; Ateles geoffroyi frontatus; Ateles geoffroyi panamensis; and Brachyteles arachnoids

·     Move entries for: Cryptoprocta ferox; Eupleres goudotii; and Fossa fossana from Family Viverridae to Family Eupleridae

·     Move entries for Euphlyctis hexadactylus and Hoplobatrachus tigerinus from Family Ranidae to Family Dicroglossidae

·     Move entries for Eos histrio and Vini ultramarina from Family Psittacidae to Family Loriidae

·     Move entries for: Batagur baska; Batagur borneoensis; Geoclemys hamiltonii; Melanochelys tricarinata; and Morenia ocellata from Family Emydidae to Family Geoemydidae

·     Move entries for: Cacatua goffini; Cacatua haematuropygia; Cacatua moluccensis; Cacatua sulphurea; and Cacatua tenuirostris from Family Psittacidae to Family Cacatuidae

·     Move entries for: Order Ceratodontiformes; Family Ceratodontidae; Neoceratodus forsteri; Order Coelacanthiformes; Family Latimeriidae; Latimeria spp.; and Latimeria chalumnae from Class Osteichthyes (Bony fishes) to Class Sarcopterygii (Lungfishes)

·     Move entry for Arapaima gigas from Family Osteoglossidae to Family Arapaimidae

·     Move entry for Yucca queretaroensis from Family Asparagaceae to Family Agavaceae

·     Move entry for Ailurus fulgens from Family Ursidae to Family Ailuridae

·     Move entry for Lipotes vexillifer from Family Platanistidae to Family Iniidae

·     Move entries for all species under Family Dasypodidae from Order Xenarthra to Order Cingulata

·     Move entry for Macrotis lagotis from Family Peramelidae to Family Thylacomyidae

·     Delete the following families: Callithricidae; Megalapidae; Tupaiidae and Asparagaceae

·     Move the following entries from Order Xenarthra to Order Pilosa: Family Bradypodidae; Bradypus variegatus; Family Megalonychidae; Choloepus hoffmanni; Family Myrmecophagidae; Myrmecophaga tridactyla and Tamandua mexicana

·     Move the following entries from Class Osteichthyes (Bony fishes) to Class Actinopterygii (Fishes): Order Acipenseriformes; Acipenseriformes spp.; Family Acipenseridae; Acipenser brevirostrum; Acipenser oxyrinchus; Acipenser sturio; Polyodon spathula; Order Cypriniformes; Family Catostomidae; Chasmistes cujus; Family Cyprinidae; Caecobarbus geertsi; Probarbus jullieni; Order Osteoglossiformes; Family Osteoglossidae; Arapaima gigas; Scleropages formosus; Order Perciformes; Family Sciaenidae; Cynoscion macdonaldi; Order Siluriformes; Family Pangasiidae; and Pangasianodon gigas

Make the following amendment to ensure consistency with CITES:

·     Change all Appendix III entries with one of the following sentences in the notation column:  “Only populations of  [country] are subject to the Convention.” or “[country] – Populations of the species in [country].” or “[country]”; to “Listed by [country]”. Note: [country] refers to all countries outlined for that entry.

Change the following existing entries to reflect amendments to their notations, Appendix listing or nomenclature:

Taxon Common Name Appendix Notation First Listed
Change: Cercocebus galeritus galeritus Tana River Mangabey, Agile Mangabey I 1 Jul 75
To: Cercocebus galeritus Tana River Mangabey, Agile Mangabey I 1 Jul 75
Change: Cercopithecus diana (includes synonym Cercopithecus roloway) Diana Monkey I 4 Feb 77
To: Cercopithecus diana Diana Monkey I 4 Feb 77
Change: Pygathrix spp. (includes generic synonym Rhinopithecus) Snub-nosed Langurs I Except species with an earlier listed date. 4 Feb 77
To: Pygathrix spp. Snub-nosed Langurs I Except species with an earlier listed date. 4 Feb 77
Change: Pseudomys praeconis Shark Bay Mouse, False Mouse I 1 Jul 75
To: Pseudomys fieldi praeconis Shark Bay Mouse, False Mouse I 1 Jul 75
Change: Ramphodon dohrnii (formerly included in genus Glaucis) Hook-billed Hermit (hummingbird) I 1 Jul 75
To: Glaucis dohrnii Hook-billed Hermit (hummingbird) I 1 Jul 75
Change: Columba mayeri (also referenced as Nesoenas mayeri) Pink Pigeon III Mauritius 4 Dec 75
To: Nesoenas mayeri Pink Pigeon III Mauritius 4 Dec 75
Change: Buceros vigil (formerly included in genus Rhinoplax) Helmeted Hornbill I 1 Jul 75
To: Rhinoplax vigil Helmeted Hornbill I 1 Jul 75
Change: Falco araea Seychelles Kestrel I 1 Jul 75
To: Falco araeus Seychelles Kestrel I 1 Jul 75
Change: Agelaius flavus (includes generic synonym Xanthopsar) Saffron-cowled Blackbird I 14 Jul 76
To: Xanthopsar flavus Saffron-cowled Blackbird I 14 Jul 76
Change: Bebrornis rodericanus Rodriquez Island Warbler III Mauritius 4 Dec 75
To: Acrocephalus rodericanus Rodriquez Island Warbler III Mauritius 4 Dec 75
Change: Diomedea albatrus Short-tailed Albatross, Stellar’s Albatross I 1 Jul 75
To: Phoebastria albatrus Short-tailed Albatross, Stellar’s Albatross I 1 Jul 75
Change: Amazona ochrocephala oratrix Yellow-napped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
To: Amazona oratrix Yellow-headed Amazon; Yellow-headed Parrot I 6 Jun 81
Change: Ara ambigua Buffon's Macaw, Great Green Macaw I 28 Oct 76
To: Ara ambiguus Buffon's Macaw, Great Green Macaw I 28 Oct 76
Change: Rhea pennata (also referenced as Pterocnemia) Lesser Rhea I Except populations and subspecies in App. II. Or with earlier listed date in App. I. 28 Jun 79
To: Pterocnemia pennata Lesser Rhea I Except populations and subspecies in App. II. Or with earlier listed date in App. I. 28 Jun 79
Change: Rhea pennata pennata (also referenced as Pterocnemia) Darwin’s Rhea II Population of Argentina only 1 Jul 75
To: Pterocnemia pennata pennata Darwin’s Rhea II Listed by Argentina and Chile 1 Jul 75
Change: Athene blewitti Forest Little Owl, Forest Spotted Owlet I 28 Jun 79
To: Heteroglaux blewitti Forest Little Owl, Forest Spotted Owlet I 28 Jun 79
Change: Crocodylus novaeguineae mindorensis (also referenced as Crocodylus mindorensis) Philippine Crocodile I 1 Jul 75
To: Crocodylus mindorensis Philippine Crocodile I 1 Jul 75
Change: Cyrtodactylus serpensinsula (also referenced in genus Nactus) Serpent Island Gecko II 4 Feb 77
To: Nactus serpensinsula Serpent Island Gecko II 4 Feb 77
Change: Crocodilurus lacertinus dragon lizardet II 4 Feb 77
To: Crocodilurus amazonicus dragon lizardet II 4 Feb 77
Change: Naja naja (includes synonyms Naja atra, Naja kaouthia, Naja oxiana, Naja philippinensis, Naja samarensis, Naja sputatrix and Naja sumatrana) Cobra II 12 Feb 84
To: Naja naja Cobra II 12 Feb 84
Change: Order: Testudinata
To: Order: Testudines
Change: Clemmys insculpta Wood Turtle II 11 Jun 92
To: Glyptemys insculpta Wood Turtle II 11 Jun 92
Change: Clemmys muhlenbergi Bog Turtle, Muhlenberg’s Turtle I 1 Jul 75
To: Glyptemys muhlenbergii Bog Turtle, Muhlenberg’s Turtle I 1 Jul 75
Change: Chinemys megalocephala Chinese Pond Turtle, Chinese broad-headed Turtle III Only specimens from China are listed under the Convention. 17 Feb 05
To: Mauremys megalocephala Chinese Pond Turtle, Chinese broad-headed Turtle III Only specimens from China are listed under the Convention. 17 Feb 05
Change: Chinemys reevesii Reeve’s Turtle III Only specimens from China are listed under the Convention. 17 Feb 05
To: Mauremys reevesii Reeve’s Turtle III Only specimens from China are listed under the Convention. 17 Feb 05
Change: Peltocephalus dumeriliana (formerly included in Podocnemis spp.) Big-headed Amazon River Turtle II 1 Jul 75
To: Peltocephalus dumerilianus (formerly included in Podocnemis spp.) Big-headed Amazon River Turtle II 1 Jul 75
Change: Family: Pelomedusidae
To: Family: Podocnemididae
Change: Geochelone nigra (also referenced as Geochelone elephantopus; also referenced in genus Testudo) Galapagos Tortoise I 1 Jul 75
To: Chelonoidis nigra Galapagos Tortoise I 1 Jul 75
Change: Geochelone radiata (also referenced in genus Testudo) Madagascar Radiated Tortoise I 1 Jul 75
To: Astrochelys radiata (also referenced in genus Testudo) Madagascar Radiated Tortoise I 1 Jul 75
Change: Geochelone yniphora (also referenced in genus Testudo) Angulated Tortoise I 1 Jul 75
To: Astrochelys yniphora Angulated Tortoise I 1 Jul 75
Change: Apalone ater (formerly included in genus Trionyx) Cuatro Cienegas Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
To: Apalone  spinifera ater Cuatro Cienegas Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
Change: Aspideretes gangeticus (formerly included in genus Trionyx) Indian Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
To: Nilssonia gangeticus Indian Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
Change: Aspideretes hurum (formerly included in genus Trionyx) Peacock Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
To: Nilssonia hurum Peacock Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
Change: Aspideretes nigricans (formerly included in genus Trionyx) Black Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
To: Nilssonia nigricans Black Softshell Turtle I 1 Jul 75
Change: Atelopus varius zeteki Zetek’s Frog, (Panamanian), Golden Arrow Poison Frog, Golden Toad I 1 Jul 75
To: Atelopus zeteki Zetek’s Frog, (Panamanian), Golden Arrow Poison Frog, Golden Toad I 1 Jul 75
Change: Bufo periglenes Monte Verde Golden Toad I 1 Jul 75
To: Incilius periglenes Monte Verde Golden Toad I 1 Jul 75
Change: Bufo superciliaris Cameroon Toad I 1 Jul 75
To: Amietophrynus  superciliaris Cameroon Toad I 1 Jul 75
Change: Family: Ranidae
To: Family: Mantellidae
Change: Class: Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous fishes)
To: Class: Elasmobranchii (Sharks)
Change: Cynoscion macdonaldi Macdonald Weakfish, Totoaba I 4 Feb 77
To: Totoaba macdonaldi Macdonald Weakfish, Totoaba I 4 Feb 77
Change: Class: Pelecypoda (Bivalvia)
To: Class: Bivalvia (Clams and Mussels)
Change: Phylum: Cnidaria (=Coelenterata) (Coral-like animals)
To: Phylum: Cnidaria (Corals and sea anemones)
Change: Order: Coenothecalia
To: Order: Helioporidae
Change: Coenothecalia spp. (includes the family Helioporidae with one species Heliopora coerulea) indo-pacific blue corals II All species of the Order Coenothecalia except those in genera with earlier listed date. Fossils are not subject to the provisions of CITES. 18 Jan 90
To: Helioporidae spp. Indo-Pacific blue corals II Includes only the species Heliopora coerulea. Fossils are not subject to the provisions of CITES. 18 Jan 90
Change: Sarracenia alabamensis alabamensis (also referenced as Sarracenia rubra alabamensis) Alabama Canebrake Pitcher Plant I 6 Jun 81
To: Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis Alabama Canebrake Pitcher Plant I 6 Jun 81
Change: Sarracenia jonesii (also referenced as Sarracenia rubra jonesii) Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant I 6 Jun 81
To: Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant I 6 Jun 81
Change: Cephalophus sylvicultor Yellow-Backed Duiker, Giant Duiker II 29 Jul 83
To: Cephalophus silvicultor Yellow-Backed Duiker, Giant Duiker II 29 Jul 83
Change: Gazella dama Dama Gazelle I 29 Jul 83
To: Nanger dama Dama Gazelle I 29 Jul 83
Change: Naemorhedus sumatraensis
(
also referenced as Capricornis sumatraensis)
Serow I 1 Jul 75
To: Capricornis sumatraensis Serow I 1 Jul 75
Change: Dama mesopotamica
(also referenced as Cervus dama mesopotamicus)
Persian Fallow Deer, Mesopotamian Swamp Deer I 4 Feb 77
To: Damadama  mesopotamica

Persian Fallow Deer, Mesopotamian Swamp Deer I 4 Feb 77
Change: Mazama americana cerasina Red Brocket Deer, Middle American Red Brocket III Guatemala 23 Apr 81
To: Mazama temama cerasina Red Brocket Deer, Middle American Red Brocket III Guatemala 23 Apr 81
Change: Cervus duvaucelii Swamp Deer, Barasingha I 1 Jul 75
To: Rucervus duvaucelii Swamp Deer, Barasingha I 1 Jul 75
Change: Cervus eldii Eld’s Brow‑antlered Deer, Eld’s Deer, Thamin I 1 Jul 75
To: Rucervus eldii Eld’s Brow‑antlered Deer, Eld’s Deer, Thamin I 1 Jul 75
Change: Pseudalopex culpaeus (formerly included in genus Dusicyon) Culpeo, Red Fox II 28 Jun 79
To: Lycalopex culpaeus Culpeo, Red Fox II 28 Jun 79
Change: Pseudalopex griseus (incudes synonym Dusicyon fulvipes) Argentine Grey Fox, Little Fox, Chico Grey Fox, Chilla Chiloe Fox II 28 Jun 79
To: Lycalopex griseus Argentine Grey Fox, Little Fox, Chico Grey Fox, Chilla Chiloe Fox II 28 Jun 79
Change: Pseudalopex gymnocercus (formerly included in genus Dusicyon) Pampas Fox, Azara’s Fox II 22 Oct 87
To: Lycalopex gymnocercus   Pampas Fox, Azara’s Fox II 22 Oct 87
Change: Herpailurus yaguarondi
(formerly included in genus Felis)
Jaguarundi I North and Central America populations 1 Jul 75
To: Puma yagouaroundi

Jaguarundi I North and Central America populations 1 Jul 75
Change: Herpailurus yaguarondi
(formerly included in genus Felis)
Jaguarundi II South American populations 1 Jul 75
To: Puma yagouaroundi

Jaguarundi II South American populations 1 Jul 75
Change: Oncifelis geoffroyi
(formerly included in genus Felis)
Geoffroy’s Cat I 4 Feb 77
To:

Leopardus geoffroyi

Geoffroy’s Cat I 4 Feb 77
Change: Oreailurus jacobita
(formerly included in genus Felis)
Mountain Cat, Andean Cat I 1 Jul 75
To:

Leopardus jacobitus

Mountain Cat, Andean Cat I 1 Jul 75
Change: Herpestes brachyurus fuscus (formerly included as Herpestes fuscus) Indian Brown Mongoose III India 16 Mar 89
To: Herpestes fuscus Indian Brown Mongoose III India 16 Mar 89
Change: Subfamily: Mephitinae
To: Family: Mephitinae
Change: Physeter catodon (includes synonym Physeter macrocephalus) Sperm Whale I 4 Feb 77
To: Physeter m acrocephalus Sperm Whale I 4 Feb 77
Change: Equus onager khur (formerly included in Equus hemionus khur) Indian Wild Ass, Ghor-Khar, Khar, Onager I 1 Jul 75
To: Equus hemionus khur Indian Wild Ass, Ghor-Khar, Khar, Onager I 1 Jul 75
Change: Procolobus pennantii kirkii (includes synonym Colobus badius kirkii) Kirk’s Red Colobus, Zanzibar Red Colobus I 1 Jul 75
To: Piliocolobus kirkii Kirk’s Red Colobus, Zanzibar Red Colobus I 1 Jul 75
Change: Procolobus rufomitratus (includes synonym Colobus badius rufomitratus) Tana River Red Colobus I 1 Jul 75
To: Piliocolobus rufomitratus Tana River Red Colobus I 1 Jul 75
Change: Nasalis concolor (includes generic synonym Simias) Pagi Island Langur I 1 Jul 75
To: Simias concolor Mentawi Islands Snub-nosed Langur; Pagai Island Langur; Pig-tailed Langur I 1 Jul 75
Change: Aceros subruficollis Plain-pouched Hornbill, Blyth’s Hornbill I 11 Jun 92
To: Rhyticeros subruficollis Plain-pouched Hornbill, Blyth’s Hornbill I 11 Jun 92
Change: Agriocharis ocellata Ocellated Turkey III Guatemala 23 Apr 81
To: Meleagris ocellata Ocellated Turkey III Listed by Guatemala 23 Apr 81
Change: Padda oryzivora Java Sparrow II 18 Sep 97
To: Lonchura oryzivora Java Sparrow II 18 Sep 97
Change: Aratinga guarouba Golden Parakeet, Queen of Bavaria’s Conure I 1 Jul 75
To: Guarouba guarouba Golden Conure; Golden Parakeet; Queen of Bavaria's Conure I 1 Jul 75
Change: Geopsittacus occidentalis (also referenced as Pezoporus occidentalis) Night Parrot, Australian Night Parrot I p.e. 1 Jul 75
To: Pezoporus occidentalis Night Parrot, Australian Night Parrot I p.e. 1 Jul 75
Change: Ara couloni Blue-headed Macaw I 13 Feb 03
To: Primolius couloni Blue-headed Macaw I 6 Jun 81
Change: Ara maracana Illiger's Macaw I 6 Jun 81
To: Primolius maracana Blue-winged Macaw; Illiger's Macaw I 6 Jun 81
Change: Ninox squamipila natalis Christmas Island (Hawk) Owl, Moluccan Hawk-owl I 4 Feb 77
To: Ninox natalis Christmas Island (Hawk) Owl, Moluccan Hawk-owl I 4 Feb 77
Change: Ocadia sinensis Chinese Stripe-necked Turtle III Only specimens from China are listed under the Convention. 17 Feb 05
To: Mauremys sinensis Chinese Stripe-necked Turtle III Listed by China 17 Feb 05
Change: Kachuga tecta (formerly included as Kachuga tecta tecta) Indian Sawback Turtle I 1 Jul 75
To: Pangshura tecta Dura Turtle; Indian Pond Turtle; Indian Roofed Turtle; Indian Sawback Turtle; Tent Turtle I 1 Jul 75
Change: Heosemys leytensis turtle II 13 Feb 03
To: Siebenrockiella leytensis Leyte Pond Turtle; Philippine Pond Turtle II 13 Feb 03
Change: Cephalophus monticola Blue (Antelope) Duiker II 1 Jul 75
To: Philantomba monticola Blue Duiker II 1 Jul 75
Change: Lagothrix flavicauda Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey I 4 Feb 77
To: Oreonax flavicauda Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey I 4 Feb 77
Change: Anas aucklandica (includes synonyms Anas chlorotis and Anas nesiotis) Brown Teal, Auckland Island Flightless Teal, Campbell Island Flightless Teal, Campbell Island Brown Teal, New Zealand Brown Teal I 1 Jul 75
To: Anas aucklandica Brown Teal, Auckland Island Flightless Teal, Campbell Island Flightless Teal, Campbell Island Brown Teal, New Zealand Brown Teal I 1 Jul 75
Change: Cairina scutulata White-winged Wood Duck I 1 Jul 75
To: Asarcornis scutulata White-winged Duck; White-winged Wood Duck I 1 Jul 75
Change: Polyplectron emphanum Palawan Peacock-pheasant I 1 Jul 75
To: Lophura imperialis Imperial Pheasant I 1 Jul 75
Change: Cyanoramphus auriceps forbesi Forbes' Parakeet, Yellow-fronted Parakeet, Forbe’s Kakariki I 1 Jul 75
To: Cyanoramphus forbesi Chatham Island Yellow-fronted Parakeet; Forbes's Kakariki; Forbes's Parakeet I 1 Jul 75
Change: Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillei San Diego Horned Lizard II 1 Jul 75
To: Phrynosoma blainvillii San Diego horned lizard II 1 Jul 75
Change: Megamuntiacus vuquanghensis Giant Muntjac I 16 Feb 95
To: Muntiacus vuquanghensis Giant Muntjac; Large-antlered Muntjac I 16 Feb 95
Change: Musophaga porphyreolopha (formerly included in genus Gallirex; also referenced as Tauraco porphyreolophus) Purple-crested Turaco, Violet-crested Turaco II 1 Jul 75
To: Tauraco porphyreolophus Purple-crested Turaco, Violet-crested Turaco II 1 Jul 75
Change: Tupaiidae spp. (also referenced in the Order Scandentia) tree shrews II 4 Feb 77
To: Scandentia spp. Tree shrews II 4 Feb 77
Change: Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata Yellow-napped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
To: Amazona auropalliata Yellow-naped Amazon; Yellow-naped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
Change: Amazona ochrocephala belizensis Yellow-napped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
To: Amazona ochrocephala Yellow-napped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
Change: Spinophrynoides spp. (formerly included in Nectophrynoides spp.) African viviparous toads I 1 Jul 75
To: Altiphrynoides osgoodi Osgood's Ethiopian Toad I 1 Jul 75
Change: Phobobates spp. (formerly included in Dendrobates spp.) poison dart frogs, poison arrow frogs II 22 Oct 87
To: Ameerega spp. Poison Dart Frogs II 22 Oct 87
Change: Ursus arctos Brown Bear II All Asian populations, including populations of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and former USSR, except populations and subspecies listed in App. I 18 Jan 90
To: Ursus arctos Brown Bear II All populations except populations of Bhutan, China, Mexico and Mongolia which are included in Appendix I 18 Jan 90

Change:

Ursus arctos Brown Bear I All populations of Bhutan, China, Mexico and Mongolia except subspecies with earlier date 18 Jan 90
To: Ursus arctos Brown Bear I Only the populations of Bhutan, China, Mexico and Mongolia; all other populations are included in Appendix II 18 Jan 90
Change: Equus africanus (also referenced as Equus asinus) African Wild Ass I 29 Jul 83
To: Equus africanus African Wild Ass I Excludes the domesticated form, which is referenced as Equus asinus and is not subject to the provisions of the Convention 29 Jul 83

Change the following existing entries to reflect quantitative limits as defined by CITES:

Taxon Common Name Appendix Notation First Listed
Change: Hippocampus spp seahorses II Enters into effect 18 months after the end of the 12th CITES Conference of the Parties 15 May 04
To: Hippocampus spp. seahorses II Exemption: Up to 4 non-live specimens per person, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation. 15 May 04
Change: Crocodylia spp.  (includes Alligatoridae, Crocodylidae and Gavialidae) crocodiles, alligators, caimans, gavials II All species in the Order Crocodylia except those in App. I or with earlier listed date in App. II. 4 Feb 77
To: Crocodylia spp. (includes Alligatoridae, Crocodylidae and Gavialidae)   crocodiles, alligators, caimans, gavials II

All species in the Order Crocodylia except those in App. I or with earlier listed date in App. II.

Exemption: Up to 4 non-live specimens per person, worn on the person or contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation.

4 Feb 77
Change: Tridacnidae spp.  giant clams II Includes all species in genera Hippopus and Tridacna except those with earlier listed date in App. II. 1 Aug 85
To: Tridacnidae spp.  giant clams II

Includes all species in genera Hippopus and Tridacna.

Exemption: Up to 3 specimens, each of which may be one intact shell or two matching halves, not exceeding  3 kilograms per person, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation.

1 Aug 85
Change: Strombus gigas Queen Conch II 11 Jun 92
To: Strombus gigas Queen Conch II Exemption: Up to 3 shells per person, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation. 11 Jun 92
Change: Cactaceae spp. cacti, cactus II Designates all parts and derivatives, except: 1 Jul 75

a) seeds, spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico;

b) seedlings or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers;
c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants;
d) fruits and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the family Cactaceae;
e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); and

f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade.

Artificially propagated specimens of the following hybrids and/or cultivars are not subject to the provisions of the Convention:
Hatiora x graeseri
Schlumbergera x buckleyi
Schlumbergera russelliana x Schlumbergera truncata
– Schlumbergera orssichiana x Schlumbergera truncata
– Schlumbergera opuntioides x Schlumbergera truncata
– Schlumbergera truncata (cultivars)
– Cactaceae spp. colour mutants grafted on the following grafting stocks:
   Harrisia 'Jusbertii', Hylocereus trigonus or Hylocereus undatus

Opuntia microdasys (cultivars).

To: Cactaceae spp. cacti, cactus II Designates all parts and derivatives, except: 1 Jul 75

a) seeds, spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico;

b) seedlings or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers;
c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants;
d) fruits and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the family Cactaceae;
e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); and

f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade.

Artificially propagated specimens of the following hybrids and/or cultivars are not subject to the provisions of the Convention:
Hatiora x graeseri
Schlumbergera x buckleyi
Schlumbergera russelliana x Schlumbergera truncata
– Schlumbergera orssichiana x Schlumbergera truncata
– Schlumbergera opuntioides x Schlumbergera truncata
– Schlumbergera truncata (cultivars)
– Cactaceae spp. colour mutants grafted on the following grafting stocks:
   Harrisia 'Jusbertii', Hylocereus trigonus or Hylocereus undatus

Opuntia microdasys (cultivars).

Exemption: Up to 3 rainsticks made from Appendix II Cactus species, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation

Change: Aquilaria spp. Agarwood II

The entire genus is listed.
This means that all species and subspecies with a scientific name starting with Aquilaria are listed under the Convention.

Listing includes all parts and derivatives, except:
a)    seeds and pollen;
b)    seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers;
c)    fruits;
d)    leaves;
e)    exhausted agarwood powder, including compressed powder in all shapes;
f)    finished products packaged and ready for retail trade, this exemption does not apply to beads, prayer beads and carvings.

12 Jan 05
To: Aquilaria spp. Agarwood II

The entire genus is listed.
This means that all species and subspecies with a scientific name starting with Aquilaria are listed under the Convention.

Listing includes all parts and derivatives, except:
a)    seeds and pollen;
b)    seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers;
c)    fruits;
d)    leaves;
e)    exhausted agarwood powder, including compressed powder in all shapes;
f)    finished products packaged and ready for retail trade, this exemption does not apply to beads, prayer beads and carvings.

Exemption: Up to 1 kg of woodchips, 24 ml of oil and two sets of beads or prayer beads (or two necklaces or bracelets) per person, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation.

12 Jan 05
Change: Gyrinops spp. Agarwood II

The entire genus is listed.
This means that all species and subspecies with a scientific name starting with Gyrinops are listed under the Convention.

Listing includes all parts and derivatives, except:
a)    seeds and pollen;
b)    seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers;
c)    fruits;
d)    leaves;
e)    exhausted agarwood powder, including compressed powder in all shapes;
f)    finished products packaged and ready for retail trade, this exemption does not apply to beads, prayer beads and carvings.

12 Jan 05
To: Gyrinops spp. Agarwood II

The entire genus is listed.
This means that all species and subspecies with a scientific name starting with Gyrinops are listed under the Convention.

Listing includes all parts and derivatives, except:
a)    seeds and pollen;
b)    seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers;
c)    fruits;
d)    leaves;
e)    exhausted agarwood powder, including compressed powder in all shapes;
f)    finished products packaged and ready for retail trade, this exemption does not apply to beads, prayer beads and carvings.

Exemption: Up to 1 kg of woodchips, 24 ml of oil and two sets of beads or prayer beads (or two necklaces or bracelets) per person, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation.

12 Jan 05

Add the following to the Appendices under the appropriate class, order and family, and in alphabetical order:

Taxon Common Name Appendix Notation First Listed
Psittaciformes spp. Parrots II

The entire order is listed,
except for Melopsittacus undulatus (Budgerigar)
Nymphicus hollandicus (Cockatiel), Psittacula krameri (ring-necked parakeet) and Agapornis roseicollis (Peach-faced Lovebird).

Please see below for families, species and subspecies included in Appendix I and/or with an earlier date of first listing.

6 Jun 81
Brachyteles hypoxanthus Northern Muriqui I 1 Jul 75
Saguinus martinsi Martins's Bare-faced Tamarin I 4 Feb 77
Cercopithecus roloway Roloway Monkey I 26 Feb 76
Semnopithecus ajax Kashmir Grey Langur I 1 Jul 75
Semnopithecus dussumieri Southern Plains Grey Langur I 1 Jul 75
Semnopithecus hector Tarai Grey Langur I 1 Jul 75
Semnopithecus hypoleucos Black-footed Grey Langur I 1 Jul 75
Semnopithecus priam Tufted Grey Langur I 1 Jul 75
Semnopithecus schistaceus Nepal Grey Langur I 1 Jul 75
Trachypithecus shortridgei Shortridge's Langur; Shortridge's Leaf Monkey I 1 Jul 75
Pongo abelii Sumatran Orangutan I 1 Jul 75
Rhinopithecus spp. Snub-nosed monkeys I 4 Feb 77
Gorilla beringei Eastern Gorilla; Mountain Gorilla I 1 Jul 75
Anas chlorotis New Zealand Brown Duck; New Zealand Brown Teal I 1 Jul 75
Anas nesiotis Campbell Island Flightless Teal; Campbell Island Teal I 1 Jul 75
Berenicornis spp. Hornbills II 11 Jun 92
Rhyticeros spp. Hornbills II Except the species included in Appendix I 11 Jun 92
Polyplectron napoleonis Napoleon's Peacock-Pheasant; Palawan Peacock-Pheasant I 1 Jul 75
Chlamydotis macqueenii MacQueen's Bustard I 1 Jul 75
Garrulax taewanus Taiwan Hwamei II 19 Jul 00
Campephilus imperialis Imperial Woodpecker I 1 Jul 75
Cyanoramphus saisseti Red-crowned Parakeet I 1 Jul 75
Brookesia spp. Leaf chameleons II Includes all species in this genus, except for those in Appendix I. 13 Feb 03
Kinyongia spp. Chameleons II 4 Feb 77
Nadzikambia spp. Chameleons II 4 Feb 77
Hoplodactylus spp. Geckos III Listed by New Zealand. 28 May 03
Phrynosoma cerroense Cedros Island horned lizard II 11 Jun 92
Phrynosoma wigginsi Gulf Coast horned lizard II 11 Jun 92
Varanus nebulosus Clouded Monitor I 1 Jul 75
Naja atra Chinese Cobra; Chinese Spitting Cobra II 18 Jan 90
Naja kaouthia Monocellate Cobra; Monocled Cobra II 13 Feb 84
Naja mandalayensis Burmese spitting cobra II 18 Jan 90
Naja oxiana Central Asian Cobra; Oxus Cobra II 13 Feb 84
Naja philippinensis North Philippine Spitting Cobra; Philippine Cobra II 18 Jan 90

Naja sagittifera

Andaman Cobra II 18 Jan 90
Naja samarensis Peters's Cobra; South-east Philippine Spitting Cobra II 18 Jan 90
Naja siamensis Indochinese Spitting Cobra II 18 Jan 90
Naja sputatrix Indonesian Cobra; South Indonesian Spitting Cobra II 18 Jan 90
Naja sumatrana Equatorial Spitting Cobra; Golden Spitting Cobra II 18 Jan 90
Batagur affinis Southern River Terrapin I 1 Jul 75
Batagur dhongoka Dhongoka Roofed Turtle; Three-striped Roofed Turtle II 13 Feb 03
Batagur kachuga Bengal Roof Turtle; Red-crowned Roofed Turtle; Sail Terrapin II 13 Feb 03
Cuora spp. Asian Box Turtles II 19 Jul 00
Pangshura spp. Turtles II Includes all species in this genus except for those listed in Appendix I. 13 Feb 03
Allobates femoralis Brilliant-thighed Poison Frog II 22 Oct 87
Allobates hodli Poison Frog II 22 Oct 87
Allobates myersi Myers's Poison Frog II 22 Oct 87
Allobates rufulus Chimantá Poison Frog; Gorzula's Poison Frog; Tepui Poison Frog II 22 Oct 87
Allobates zaparo Sanguine Poison Frog; Zaparo's Poison Frog II 22 Oct 87
Adelphobates spp. Poison Dart Frogs II 22 Oct 87
Andinobates spp. Poison Dart Frogs II 22 Oct 87
Hyloxalus azureiventris Sky-blue Poison Frog II 22 Oct 87
Oophaga spp. Poison Dart Frogs II 22 Oct 87
Ranitomeya spp. Poison Dart Frogs II 22 Oct 87
Anguilla anguilla Common eel II 13 Mar 2009
Isostichopus fuscus Brown Sea Cucumber III Listed by Ecuador 16 Oct 03
Hirudo verbana Southern Medicinal Leech II 22 Oct 87
Capricornis milneedwardsii Chinese Serow I 1 Jul 75
Capricornis rubidus Red Serow I 1 Jul 75
Capricornis thar Himalayan Serow I 1 Jul 75
Cephalophus brookei Brooke's duiker II 29 Jul 83
Naemorhedus griseus Chinese Goral; South China Goral I 1 Jul 75
Saiga borealis Mongolian Saiga II 16 Feb 95
Babyrousa bolabatuensis Bola Batu Babirusa I 1 Jul 75
Babyrousa celebensis North Sulawesi Babirusa I 1 Jul 75
Babyrousa togeanensis Malenge Babirusa I 1 Jul 75
Lycalopex fulvipes Darwin's fox II 28 Jun 79
Lutra nippon Japanese otter I 4 Feb 77
Balaenoptera omurai Omura's whale I 28 Jun 79
Orcaella heinsohni Australian snubfin dolphin I 28 Jun 79
Lipotes vexillifer Yangtze River Dolphin I 28 Jun 79
Pteropus loochoensis Japanese Flying-fox; Okinawa Flying-fox I 22 Oct 87
Pteropus pelewensis Palau Flying-fox I 22 Oct 87
Pteropus ualanus Kosrae Flying-fox I 22 Oct 87
Pteropus yapensis Yap Flying-fox I 22 Oct 87
Phalanger intercastellanus Eastern Common Cuscus; Southern Common Cuscus II 28 Jun 79
Phalanger mimicus Cryptic Cuscus; Southern Common Cuscus II 28 Jun 79
Spilocuscus kraemeri Admiralty Cuscus II 28 Jun 79
Spilocuscus papuensis Waigeo Cuscus II 28 Jun 79

Delete the following from the Appendices:

Taxon Common Name Appendix Notation First Listed
Arborophila charltonii Scaly-breasted Tree-partridge, Chestnut-breasted Tree-partridge III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Arborophila orientalis (formerly included as Arborophila brunneopectus (in part)) Bar-backed Tree-partridge, Bare-throated Tree-partridge, Grey-breasted Partridge III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Caloperdix oculea Ferruginous Wood-partridge III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Crossoptilon harmani (formerly included in species Crossoptilon crossoptilon) Elwes’s Eared Pheasant I 1 Jul 75
Lophura erythrophthalma Crestless Fireback III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Lophura ignita Crested Fireback III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Melanoperdix nigra Black Wood-partridge, Black Partridge III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Polyplectron inopinatum Rothschild’s Peacock-pheasant, Mountain Peacock-pheasant III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Rhizothera longirostris Long-billed Wood-Partridge III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Rollulus roulroul Crested Partridge, Roulroul, Green-winged Wood Partridge III Malaysia 13 Nov 86
Amazona ochrocephala caribaea Yellow-napped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
Amazona ochrocephala parvipes Yellow-napped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
Amazona ochrocephala tresmariae Yellow-napped Parrot I 6 Jun 81
Rhea pennata pennata (also referenced as Pterocnemia) Darwin’s Rhea I Except populations of Argentina and Chile 1 Jul 75
Rhea pennata pennata (also referenced as Pterocnemia) Darwin’s Rhea II Populations of Chile 1 Jul 75
Rhea pennata garleppi Lesser Rhea I 1 Jul 75
Bubo bengalensis Rock Eagle Owl II 4 Feb 77
Chinemys nigricans Red-necked Pond Turtle, Kwangtung River Turtle III Only specimens from China are listed under the Convention. 17 Feb 05
Pyxidea mouhotii Keeled Box Turtle II 13 Feb 03
Allobates spp. (formerly included in Dendrobates spp.) poison dart frogs, poison arrow frogs II 22 Oct 87
Dama pygargus dorcas Bontebok II 1 Jul 75
Pteropus phaeocephalus Mortlock Islands Flying Fox I 22 Oct 87
Equus onager (formerly included in Equus hemionus) Onager II All sub-species except those in App. I. 1 Jul 75
Grus virgo Demoiselle Crane II 29 Jul 83
Megalapidae spp. giant lemurs I All species in family including those listed seperately in App. I. 1 Jul 75
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