CITES Status
CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. [Heritable]
Appendix I
Sources: None.
Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted only in exceptional circumstances. Taxa are flagged as being listed in CITES for informational purposes. CITES should be consulted directly for details and exceptions.
Appendix II
Sources: None.
Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled in order to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival. Taxa are flagged as being listed in CITES for informational purposes. CITES should be consulted directly for details and exceptions.
Appendix III
Sources: None.
Appendix contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade. Changes to Appendix III follow a distinct procedure from changes to Appendices I and II, as each Party’s is entitled to make unilateral amendments to it.
Appendix NC
Sources: None.
Confirmation is required from CITES as to the meaning of the NC designation.