Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Schedule 2: Species threatened by trade

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"Animals and plants that are in danger because of trading, and the rules to protect them"

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The Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989 has a schedule that lists species threatened by trade. You can find animals like Barbary sheep, grey wolves, and birds such as hummingbirds and birds of paradise in this list. There are also plants like cacti, orchids, and cycads included. Some species have exceptions or limitations on their trade. For example, some plants have specific parts that are not included in the trade restrictions, like seeds or pollen. You can find more information about these exceptions in the footnotes at the end of the schedule. The schedule is arranged by class, order, family, and species, making it easier to find specific species. Remember to check the exceptions and limitations for each species to understand what is allowed and what is not.

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Part 1Fauna (animals)

The following table is large in size and has 5 columns. Column 1 is headed Order. Column 2 is headed Family. Column 3 is headed Genus, species, or subspecies. Column 4 is headed Common name. Column 5 is headed Exceptions/limitations.
Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Artiodactyla Bovidae—Antelopes, cattle, duikers, gazelles, goats, sheep, etc Ammotragus lervia Barbary Sheep
Budorcas taxicolor Takin
Capra caucasica West Caucasian Tur, Western Tur
Cephalophus brookei Brook's Duiker
Cephalophus dorsalis Bay Duiker
Cephalophus ogilbyi Ogilby's Duiker
Cephalophus silvicultor Yellow-backed Duiker
Cephalophus zebra Banded Duiker
Damaliscus pygargus pygargus Bontebok
Kobus leche Lechwe
Ovis ammon Altai Argali Except subspecies included in Schedule 1
Ovis arabica Oman Wild Sheep
Ovis bochariensis Bukhara Urial
Ovis canadensis Bighorn Sheep Only population of Mexico. No other population is included in the schedules
Ovis collium Kazakhstan Argali
Ovis cycloceros Afghan Urial
Ovis darwini Gobi Argali
Ovis jubata Shansi Argali
Ovis karelini Tianshan Argali
Ovis polii Marco Polo Sheep
Ovis punjabiensis Punjab Urial
Ovis severtzovi Kyzylkum Sheep
Philantomba maxwellii Maxwell's Duiker
Philantomba monticola Blue Duiker
Rupicapra pyrenaica ornata Abruzzo Chamois
Saiga borealis Mongolian Saiga A zero export quota for wild specimens traded for commercial purposes
Saiga tatarica Saiga Antelope A zero export quota for wild specimens traded for commercial purposes
Camelidae—Camels, guanacos, vicunas Lama guanicoe Guanaco
Vicugna vicugna Vicuña Only populations of Argentina (populations of provinces of Jujuy, Salta, and Catamarca and semi-captive populations of provinces of Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, La Rioja, and San Juan), Chile (populations of the region of Arica and the region of Parinacota and Tarapacá), Ecuador (whole population), Peru (whole population), and Plurinational State of Bolivia (whole population). All other populations are included in Schedule 1. Consult Department of Conservation about labelling conditions
Cervidae—Deer, huemuls, muntjacs, pudus Cervus elaphus bactrianus Bactrian Wapiti
Pudu mephistophiles Pudu
Giraffidae—Giraffes Giraffa camelopardalis Giraffe
Hippopotamidae—
Hippopotamuses
Hexaprotodon liberiensis Pygmy Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius Hippopotamus
Moschidae—Musk deer Moschus spp Musk Deer Except populations of Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan, which are included in Schedule 1
Tayassuidae—Peccaries Tayassuidae spp Peccaries Except species included in Schedule 1 and populations of Pecari tajacu of Mexico and United States of America, which are not included in the schedules
Carnivora Canidae—Dogs, foxes, wolves Canis lupus Grey Wolf Except populations of Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, which are included in Schedule 1. Excludes domesticated form and dingo, which are referenced as Canus lupus familiaris and Canus lupus dingo, which are not subject to this Act
Cerdocyon thous Crab-eating Fox
Chrysocyon brachyurus Maned Wolf
Cuon alpinus Asiatic Wild Dog
Lycalopex culpaeus Culpeo Fox
Lycalopex fulvipes Darwin's Fox
Lycalopex griseus Argentine Grey Fox
Lycalopex gymnocercus Azara's Fox
Vulpes cana Blanford's Fox
Vulpes zerda Fennec Fox
Eupleridae—Fossa, falanouc, Malagasy civets Cryptoprocta ferox Fossa
Eupleres goudotii Falanouc
Fossa fossana Malagasy Civet
Felidae—Cats Felidae spp All cat species Except species included in Schedule 1. Specimens of domesticated form are not subject to this Act. For Panthera leo (African populations), there is a zero annual export quota for specimens of bones, bone pieces, bone products, claws, skeletons, skulls, and teeth removed from the wild and traded for commercial purposes. Consult Department of Conservation about export quotas for specimens derived from captive breeding operations in South Africa
Mephitidae—Skunks Conepatus humboldtii Humboldt's and Patagonian Hog-nosed Skunk
Lutrinae—Otters Lutrinae spp Otters Except species included in Schedule 1
Otariidae—Fur seals, sea lions Arctocephalus spp Fur Seals Except species included in Schedule 1
Phocidae—Seals Mirounga leonina Southern Elephant Seal
Ursidae—Bears, giant pandas Ursidae spp Bears Except species included in Schedule 1
Viverridae—Binturong, civets, linsangs, otter-civet, palm civets Cynogale bennettii Otter-civet
Hemigalus derbyanus Banded Palm Civet
Prionodon linsang Banded Linsang
Cetacea—
Dolphins, porpoises, whales
Cetacea spp Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises Except species included in Schedule 1. Zero annual export quota for live specimens from Black Sea population of Tursiops truncatus removed from the wild and traded for primarily commercial purposes
Chiroptera Pteropodidae—Fruit bats, flying foxes Acerodon spp Flying Foxes Except species included in Schedule 1
Pteropus spp Flying Foxes Except Pteropus brunneus and species included in Schedule 1
Cingulata Dasypodidae—Armadillos Chaetophractus nationi Andean Hairy Armadillo Zero annual export quota. All specimens are deemed to be specimens of species included in Schedule 1, and trade in them is regulated accordingly
Diprotodontia Macropodidae—Kangaroos, wallabies Dendrolagus inustus Grizzled Grey Tree Kangaroo
Dendrolagus ursinus Black Tree Kangaroo
Phalangeridae—Cuscuses Phalanger intercastellanus Eastern Common Cuscus
Phalanger mimicus Southern Common Cuscus
Phalanger orientalis Grey Cuscus
Spilocuscus kraemeri Admiralty Island Cuscus
Spilocuscus maculatus Common Spotted Cuscus
Spilocuscus papuensis Black Spotted Cuscus, Waigeao Cuscus
Monotremata Tachyglossidae—Echidnas, spiny anteaters Zaglossus spp New Guinea Long-nosed Echidnas
Perissodactyla Equidae—Horses, wild asses, zebras Equus hemionus Asiatic Wild Ass Except subspecies included in Schedule 1
Equus kiang Kiang
Equus zebra hartmannae Hartmann's Mountain Zebra
Equus zebra zebra Cape Mountain Zebra
Rhinocerotidae—
Rhinoceroses
Ceratotherium simum simum White Rhinoceros Populations of Eswatini and South Africa for the exclusive purpose of allowing international trade in live animals to appropriate and acceptable destinations and hunting trophies. Population of Namibia for the exclusive purpose of allowing international trade in live animals for in-situ conservation only, and only within the natural and historical range of Ceratotherium simum simum in Africa. All other specimens are deemed to be specimens of species included in Schedule 1 and trade in them is regulated accordingly
Tapiridae—Tapirs Tapirus terrestris Brazilian Tapir
Pholidota Manidae—Pangolins Manis spp Pangolins Except species included in Schedule 1
Pilosa Bradypodidae—Three-toed sloths Bradypus pygmaeus Pygmy Three-toed Sloth
Bradypus variegatus Bolivian Three-toed Sloth
Myrmecophagidae—
American anteaters
Myrmecophaga tridactyla Giant Anteater
Primates—Apes, monkeys Primates spp All Monkeys, Lemurs, etc Except species included in Schedule 1
Proboscidea Elephantidae—Elephants Loxodonta africana African Elephant Only populations of Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe (all other populations are included in Schedule 1), for the exclusive purpose of allowing—
(a) trade in hunting trophies for non-commercial purposes:
(b) trade in live animals to appropriate and acceptable destinations, as defined in Resolution Conf. 11.20 (Rev. CoP18), for Botswana and Zimbabwe and for in situ conservation programmes for Namibia and South Africa:
(c) trade in hides:
(d) trade in hair:
(e) trade in leather goods for commercial or non-commercial purposes for Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa and for non-commercial purposes for Zimbabwe:
(f) trade in individually marked and certified ekipas incorporated in finished jewellery for non-commercial purposes for Namibia, and ivory carvings for non-commercial purposes for Zimbabwe:
(g) trade in registered raw ivory (for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, whole tusks and pieces) subject to the certain conditions (consult Department of Conservation for details)
No further proposals to allow trade in elephant ivory from populations included in Schedule 2 may be submitted for a specified period of time (consult Department of Conservation for details)
On a proposal from the Secretariat, the Standing Committee can decide to cause this trade to cease partially or completely in the event of non-compliance by exporting or importing countries, or in the case of proven detrimental impacts of the trade on other elephant populations. All other specimens are deemed to be specimens of species included in Schedule 1 and the trade in them is regulated accordingly
Rodentia Muridae—Mice, rats Leporillus conditor Stick Nest Rat
Pseudomys fieldi Shark Bay Mouse
Xeromys myoides False Water Rat
Zyzomys pedunculatus Central Rock Rat
Sciuridae—Ground squirrels, tree squirrels Ratufa spp Giant Squirrels
Cynomys mexicanus Mexican Prairie Dog
Scandentia—
Tree shrews
Scandentia spp Tree Shrews

The following table is large in size and has 5 columns. Column 1 is headed Order. Column 2 is headed Family. Column 3 is headed Genus, species, or subspecies. Column 4 is headed Common name. Column 5 is headed Exceptions/limitations.
Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Anseriformes Anatidae—Ducks, geese, swans, etc Anas bernieri Madagascar Teal
Anas formosa Baikal Teal
Branta canadensis leucopareia Aleutian Cackling Goose
Branta ruficollis Red-breasted Goose
Coscoroba coscoroba Coscoroba Swan
Cygnus melancoryphus Black-necked Swan
Dendrocygna arborea Cuban Whistling Duck
Oxyura leucocephala White-headed Duck
Sarkidiornis melanotos Comb Duck, Knob-billed Goose
Apodiformes Trochilidae—Hummingbirds Trochilidae spp Hummingbirds Except species included in Schedule 1
Ciconiiformes Balaenicipitidae—Shoebills, whale-headed storks Balaeniceps rex Shoebill, Whale-headed Stork
Ciconiidae—Storks Ciconia nigra Black Stork
Phoenicopteridae—Flamingos Phoenicopteridae spp Flamingos
Threskiornithidae—Ibises, spoonbills Eudocimus ruber Scarlet Ibis
Geronticus calvus Bald Ibis
Platalea leucorodia Eurasian Spoonbill, White Spoonbill
Columbiformes Columbidae—Doves, pigeons Gallicolumba luzonica Bleeding Heart Pigeon
Goura spp Crowned or Goura Pigeons
Coraciiformes Bucerotidae—Hornbills Aceros spp Hornbills Except species included in Schedule 1
Anorrhinus spp Hornbills
Anthracoceros spp Hornbills
Berenicornis spp Hornbills
Buceros spp Hornbills Except species included in Schedule 1
Penelopides spp Hornbills
Rhyticeros spp Hornbills Except species included in Schedule 1
Cuculiformes Musophagidae—
Turacos
Tauraco spp All species of Turaco
Falconiformes—
Eagles, falcons, hawks, vultures
Falconiformes spp All Birds of Prey Except Caracara lutosa and the species of the family Cathartidae, which are not included in the schedules, and the species included in Schedules 1 and 3
Galliformes Phasianidae—Grouse, guineafowl, partridges, peafowl, pheasants, tragopans Argusianus argus Great Argus
Gallus sonneratii Grey Junglefowl
Ithaginis cruentus Blood Pheasant
Pavo muticus Green Peafowl
Polyplectron bicalcaratum Grey Peacock Pheasant
Polyplectron germaini Germain's Peacock Pheasant
Polyplectron malacense Malay Peacock Pheasant
Polyplectron schleiermacheri Bornean Peacock Pheasant
Syrmaticus reevesii Reeves’ Pheasant
Tympanuchus cupido attwateri Attwater's Prairie Chicken
Gruiformes Gruidae—Cranes Gruidae spp Cranes Except species included in Schedule 1
Otididae—Bustards Otididae spp Bustards Except species included in Schedule 1
Passeriformes Cotingidae—Cotingas Rupicola spp Cocks-of-the-rock
Emberizidae—Cardinals, tanagers Gubernatrix cristata Yellow Cardinal
Paroaria capitata Yellow-billed Cardinal
Paroaria coronata Red-crested Cardinal
Tangara fastuosa Seven-coloured Tanager
Estrildidae—Mannikins, waxbills Amandava formosa Green Munia
Lonchura oryzivora Java Sparrow
Poephila cincta cincta Black-throated Finch
Fringillidae—Finches Carduelis yarrellii Yellow-faced Siskin
Meliphagidae—Honeyeaters Lichenostomus melanops cassidix Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters
Muscicapidae—Old World flycatchers Copsychus malabaricus White-rumped Shama
Cyornis ruckii Rueck's Blue Flycatcher, Rueck's Niltava
Dasyornis broadbenti litoralis Western Rufous Bristlebird
Dasyornis longirostris Western Bristlebird
Garrulax canorus Hwamei, Melodious Laughing Thrush
Garrulax taewanus Taiwan Hwamei
Leiothrix argentauris Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix lutea Pekin Robin
Liocichla omeiensis Mount Omei Liocichla
Paradisaeidae—Birds of paradise Paradisaeidae spp Birds of Paradise
Pittidae—Pittas Pitta guajana Blue-tailed Pitta
Pitta nympha Fairy Pitta
Sturnidae—Mynas, starlings Gracula religiosa Hill Myna
Piciformes Ramphastidae—
Toucans
Pteroglossus aracari Black-necked Aracari
Pteroglossus viridis Green Aracari
Ramphastos sulfuratus Keel-billed Toucan
Ramphastos toco Toco Toucan
Ramphastos tucanus Red-billed Toucan
Ramphastos vitellinus Channel-billed Toucan
Procellariiformes Diomedeidae—Albatrosses Phoebastria albatrus Short-tailed Albatross
Psittaciformes Psittaciformes spp All Parrots and allies Except species included in Schedule 1, and Agapornis roseicollis (Peach-faced or Rosy-faced Lovebird), Melopsittacus undulatus (Budgerigar), Nymphicus hollandicus (Cockatiel), and Psittacula krameri (Ring-necked Parakeet), which are not included in the schedules
Rheiformes Rheidae—Rheas Pterocnemia pennata pennata Southern Lesser Rhea
Rhea americana Greater Rhea
Sphenisciformes Spheniscidae—Penguins Spheniscus demersus Jackass Penguin
Strigiformes—Owls Strigiformes spp Owls Except Sceloglaux albifacies and species included in Schedule 1

The following table is large in size and has 5 columns. Column 1 is headed Order. Column 2 is headed Family. Column 3 is headed Genus, species, or subspecies. Column 4 is headed Common name. Column 5 is headed Exceptions/limitations.
Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Crocodylia—Alligators, caimans, crocodiles Crocodylia spp Crocodiles, Alligators, Caimans, Gharials Except species included in Schedule 1
Alligatoridae—Alligators, caimans Caiman latirostris Broad-snouted Caiman The population of Argentina and the population of Brazil with a zero annual export quota for wild specimens traded for commercial purposes
Melanosuchus niger Black Caiman The population of Brazil and the population of Ecuador with a zero export quota for wild caught specimens for commercial purposes
Crocodylidae—Crocodiles Crocodylus acutus American Crocodile The population of Integrated Management District of Mangroves of the Bay of Cispata, Tinajones, La Balsa and Surrounding Areas, Department of Córdoba, Colombia, and the population of Cuba. The population of Mexico with a zero export quota for wild caught specimens for commercial purposes
Crocodylus moreletii Belize Crocodile The population of Belize with a zero quota for wild specimens traded for commercial purposes, and the population of Mexico
Crocodylus niloticus Nile Crocodile The populations of Botswana, Egypt (subject to zero quota for wild specimens traded for commercial purposes), Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania (subject to annual export quota of no more than 1,600 wild specimens, including hunting trophies, in addition to ranched specimens), Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Crocodylus porosus Saltwater Crocodile The populations of Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia (wild harvest restricted to the State of Sarawak and a zero quota for wild specimens for the other States of Malaysia (Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia), with no change in the zero quota unless approved by the Parties), Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines population of the Palawan Islands (subject to a zero annual export quota for wild specimens traded for commercial purposes)
Sauria Agamidae—Spiny-tailed lizards, agamas Ceratophora aspera Rough-nosed Horned Lizard Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Ceratophora stoddartii Rhino-horned Lizard Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Lyriocephalus scutatus Hump-nosed Lizard Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Physignathus cocincinus Chinese Water Dragon
Saara spp Spiny-tailed Lizards
Uromastyx spp Spiny-tailed Lizards
Anguidae—Alligator lizards Abronia spp Alligator Lizards Except species included in Schedule 1 (zero export quota for wild specimens for Abronia aurita, A. gaiophantasma, A. montecristoi, A. salvadorensis, and A. vasconcelosii)
Chamaeleonidae—Chameleons Archaius spp Seychelles Tiger Chameleon
Bradypodion spp Dwarf Chameleons
Brookesia spp Leaf Chameleons Except species included in Schedule 1
Calumma spp Chameleons
Chamaeleo spp Chameleons
Furcifer spp Chameleons
Kinyongia spp Chameleons
Nadzikambia spp Chameleons
Palleon spp Chameleons
Rhampholeon spp Chameleons
Rieppeleon spp Chameleons
Trioceros spp Chameleons
Cordylidae—Spiny-tailed lizards Cordylus spp Crag Lizards, Girdled Lizards, Spiny-tailed Lizards
Hemicordylus spp False Girdled Lizards
Karusaurus spp Girdled Lizards
Namazonurus spp Girdled Lizards
Ninurta spp Girdled Lizards
Ouroborus spp Girdled Lizards
Pseudocordylus spp Crag Lizards
Smaug spp Girdled Lizards
Eublepharidae—Eyelid geckos Goniurosaurus spp Eyelid Geckos Except species native to Japan
Gekkonidae—Geckos Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis Jeypore Hill Gecko
Gekko gecko Tokay Gecko
Nactus serpensinsula Serpent Island Gecko
Naultinus spp New Zealand Green Geckos
Paroedura androyensis Grandidier’s Madagascar Ground Gecko
Paroedura masobe Masobe Gecko
Phelsuma spp Day Geckos
Rhoptropella spp Day Geckos
Tarentola chazaliae Helmethead Gecko, Helmeted Gecko
Uroplatus spp Leaf-tailed Geckos
Helodermatidae—Beaded lizards, gila monsters Heloderma spp Poisonous Lizards Except subspecies included in Schedule 1
Iguanidae—Iguanas Amblyrhynchus cristatus Galapagos Marine Iguana
Conolophus spp Galapagos Land Iguanas
Ctenosaura spp Spiny-tailed Iguanas
Iguana spp Iguanas
Lacertidae—Lizards Podarcis lilfordi Lilford's Wall Lizard
Podarcis pityusensis Ibiza Wall Lizard
Lanthanotidae—Earless monitor lizards Lanthanotidae spp Earless Monitor Lizards Zero export quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Phrynosomatidae—Horned lizards Phrynosoma spp Horned Lizards
Scincidae—Skinks Corucia zebrata Prehensile-tailed Skink
Teiidae—Caiman lizards, tegu lizards Crocodilurus amazonicus Crocodile Tegu
Dracaena spp Caiman Lizards
Salvator spp Tegus
Tupinambis spp Tegus
Varanidae—Monitor lizards Varanus spp Monitors Except species included in Schedule 1
Serpentes Boidae—Boas Boidae spp All Boas, Pythons, Anacondas Except species included in Schedule 1
Bolyeriidae—Round Island boas Bolyeriidae spp Round Island Boas Except species included in Schedule 1
Colubridae—Typical snakes, water snakes, whipsnakes Clelia clelia Mussurana
Cyclagras gigas False Water Cobra
Elachistodon westermanni Indian Egg-eating Snake
Ptyas mucosus Oriental Rat Snake
Elapidae—Cobras, coral snakes Hoplocephalus bungaroides Broad-headed Snake
Naja atra Chinese Cobra, Taiwan Cobra
Naja kaouthia Monocled Cobra
Naja mandalayensis Burmese Spitting Cobra
Naja naja Asiatic Cobra
Naja oxiana Central Asian Cobra
Naja philippinensis Northern Philippine Cobra
Naja sagittifera Andaman Cobra
Naja samarensis Southeastern Philippine Cobra
Naja siamensis Indochinese Spitting Cobra
Naja sputatrix Southern Indonesian Spitting Cobra
Naja sumatrana Sumatran Cobra, Equatorial Spitting Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah King Cobra
Loxocemidae—Mexican dwarf boas Loxocemidae spp New World Pythons
Pythonidae—Pythons Pythonidae spp True Pythons Except species included in Schedule 1
Tropidophiidae—Wood boas Tropidophiidae spp Wood Boas
Viperidae—Vipers Atheris desaixi Ashe’s Bush Viper
Bitis worthingtoni Kenya Horned Viper
Montivipera wagneri Wagner's Viper
Protobothrops mangshanensis Mangshan Pit-Viper
Pseudocerastes urarachnoides Spider-tailed Horned Viper
Testudines Carettochelyidae—Pig-nosed turtles Carettochelys insculpta Pig-nosed Turtle
Chelidae—Austro-American sidenecked turtles Chelodina mccordi Roti Snake-necked Turtle Zero export quota for specimens from wild
Chelus fimbriatus (Includes Chelus orinocensis) Orinoco Matamata, Amazon Matamata
Chelydridae—Snapping turtles Chelydra serpentina Common Snapping Turtle, Eastern Snapping Turtle, North American Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii Alligator Snapping Turtle
Dermatemydidae—Central American river turtles Dermatemys mawii Central American River Turtle
Emydidae—Box turtles, freshwater turtles Clemmys guttata Spotted Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii Blanding's Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta Wood Turtle
Graptemys barbouri Barbour's Map Turtle, Barbour's Sawback Turtle
Graptemys ernsti Escambia Map Turtle
Graptemys gibbonsi Pascagoula Map Turtle
Graptemys pearlensis Pearl River Map Turtle
Graptemys pulchra Alabama Map Turtle
Malaclemys terrapin Diamondback Terrapin
Terrapene spp American Box Turtles Except species included in Schedule 1
Geoemydidae—Box turtles, freshwater turtles Batagur borneoensis Painted Batagur, Painted Terrapin, Saw-jawed Turtle, Three-striped Batagur Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Batagur dhongoka Three-striped Roof Turtle
Batagur trivittata Burmese Roofed Turtle Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Cuora spp Asian Box Turtles Except species included in Schedule 1
Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes for Cuora aurocapitata, C. flavomarginata, C. mccordi, C. mouhotii, C. pani, C. trifasciata, C. yunnanensis, and C. zhoui
Cyclemys spp Asian Leaf Turtles
Geoemyda japonica Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle
Geoemyda spengleri Black-breasted Leaf Turtle
Hardella thurjii Brahminy River Turtle
Heosemys annandalii Yellow-headed Temple Turtle Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Heosemys depressa Arakan Forest Turtle Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Heosemys grandis Giant Asian Pond Turtle
Heosemys spinosa Spiny Terrapin, Spiny Turtle, Sunburst Turtle
Leucocephalon yuwonoi Sulawesi Forest Turtle
Malayemys khoratensis Khorat Snail-eating Turtle
Malayemys macrocephala Malayan Snail-eating Turtle
Malayemys subtrijuga Malayan Snail-eating Turtle
Mauremys annamensis Annam Pond Turtle Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Mauremys japonica Japanese Pond Turtle
Mauremys mutica Yellow Pond Turtle
Mauremys nigricans Red-necked Pond Turtle, Kwangchung River Turtle
Melanochelys trijuga Indian Black Turtle
Morenia petersi Indian Eyed Turtle
Notochelys platynota Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle
Orlitia borneensis Bornean River Turtle, Malaysian Giant Turtle Zero quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Pangshura spp Indian Roofed Turtles Except species included in Schedule 1
Rhinoclemmys spp Neotropical Wood Turtles
Sacalia bealei Beal's Eyed Turtle, Eye-spotted Turtle
Sacalia quadriocellata Four-eyed Turtle
Siebenrockiella crassicollis Black Marsh Turtle
Siebenrockiella leytensis Leyte Pond Turtle
Vijayachelys silvatica Cane Turtle, Kavalai Forest Turtle
Kinosternidae—Mud turtles and musk turtles Claudius angustatus Narrow-bridged Musk Turtle
Kinosternon spp Except the species included in Schedule 1
Staurotypus salvinii Chiapan Giant Musk Turtle, Pacific Coast Giant Musk Turtle
Staurotypus triporcatus Northern Giant Musk Turtle, Mexican Giant Musk Turtle, Mexican Musk Turtle
Sternotherus spp
Podocnemididae—Afro-American sideneck turtles Erymnochelys madagascariensis Madagascar Big-headed Side-neck Turtle
Peltocephalus dumerilianus Big-headed Amazon River Turtle
Podocnemis spp South American River Turtles
Testudinidae—Tortoises Testudinidae spp Tortoises Except species included in Schedule 1. Zero annual export quota has been established for Centrochelys sulcata for specimens removed from the wild and traded for primarily commercial purposes
Trionychidae—Softshell turtles Amyda cartilaginea South-East Asian Softshell Turtle
Apalone spp Except the subspecies included in Schedule 1
Chitra spp Narrow-headed Softshell Turtles Except species included in Schedule 1
Cyclanorbis elegans Nubian Flapshell Turtle
Cyclanorbis senegalensis Senegal Flapshell Turtle
Cycloderma aubryi Aubry's Flapshell Turtle
Cycloderma frenatum Zambezi Flapshell Turtle
Dogania subplana Malayan Softshell Turtle
Lissemys ceylonensis Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle
Lissemys punctata Indian Flapshell Turtle
Lissemys scutata Burmese Flapshell Turtle
Nilssonia formosa Burmese Peacock Softshell
Palea steindachneri Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle
Pelochelys spp Giant Softshell Turtles
Pelodiscus axenaria Chinese Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus maackii Chinese Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus parviformis Chinese Softshell Turtle
Rafetus euphraticus Euphrates Softshell Turtle
Rafetus swinhoei Yangtze Softshell Turtle
Trionyx triunguis Nile Softshell Turtle

The following table is medium in size and has 5 columns. Column 1 is headed Order. Column 2 is headed Family. Column 3 is headed Genus, species, or subspecies. Column 4 is headed Common name. Column 5 is headed Exceptions/limitations.
Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Anura Aromobatidae—
Cryptic forest frogs
Allobates femoralis Brilliant-thighed Poison Frog
Allobates hodli Poison Frog
Allobates myersi Myers's Poison Frog
Allobates zaparo Sanguine Poison Frog, Zaparo's Poison Frog
Anomaloglossus rufulus Chimantá Poison Frog, Gorzula's Poison Frog, Tepui Poison Frog
Centrolenidae—Glass frogs Centrolenidae spp
Dendrobatidae—
Poison frogs
Adelphobates spp Poison Dart Frogs
Ameerega spp Poison Dart Frogs
Andinobates spp Poison Dart Frogs
Dendrobates spp Poison Dart Frogs
Epipedobates spp Poison Dart Frogs
Excidobates spp Poison Dart Frogs
Hyloxalus azureiventris Sky-blue Poison Frog
Minyobates spp Poison Dart Frogs
Oophaga spp Poison Dart Frogs
Paruwrobates andinus La Planada Poison Frog
Paruwrobates erythromos Palenque Poison Frog
Phyllobates spp Poison Dart Frogs
Ranitomeya spp Poison Dart Frogs
Dicroglossidae—Frogs Euphlyctis hexadactylus Six-fingered Frog
Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Indian Bullfrog
Hylidae—Tree frogs Agalychnis annae Central American Tree Frogs
Agalychnis callidryas Red-eyed Tree Frog
Agalychnis lemur Lemur Leaf Frog A zero annual export quota for wild-taken specimens traded for commercial purposes
Agalychnis moreletii Morelet's Tree Frog, Black-eyed Leaf Frog
Agalychnis saltator Misfit Leaf Frog
Agalychnis spurrelli Gliding Leaf Frog, Gliding Tree Frog
Agalychnis terranova
Mantellidae—Mantella frogs Mantella spp Mantellas
Microhylidae—
Tomato frogs
Dyscophus antongilii Tomato Frog
Dyscophus guineti False Tomato Frog
Dyscophus insularis Antsouhy Tomato Frog
Scaphiophyrne boribory Burrowing Frog
Scaphiophryne gottlebei Rainbow Burrowing Frog
Scaphiophyrne marmorata Green Burrowing Frog
Scaphiophyrne spinosa Burrowing Frog
Myobatrachidae—
Gastric-brooding frogs
Rheobatrachus spp Gastric-brooding Frogs Except Rheobatrachus silus and Rheobatrachus vitellinus, which are not included in the schedules
Caudata Ambystomatidae—
Axolotls, mole salamanders
Ambystoma dumerilii Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
Ambystoma mexicanum Axolotl
Salamandridae—
Newts and salamanders
Echinotriton chinhaiensis Chinhai Spiny Newt
Echinotriton maxiquadratus Mountain Spiny Newt
Laotriton laoensis Laos Warty Newt, Paddletail Newt A zero annual export quota for wild-taken specimens traded for commercial purposes
Paramesotriton spp Asian Warty Newts
Tylototriton spp Crocodile Newts

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Carcharhiniformes Carcharhinidae—Requiem sharks Carcharhinidae spp Requiem Sharks
Sphyrnidae—Hammerhead sharks Sphyrnidae spp Hammerhead Sharks
Lamniformes Alopiidae—Thresher sharks Alopias spp Thresher Sharks
Cetorhinidae—Basking sharks Cetorhinus maximus Basking Shark
Lamnidae—Mackerel sharks Carcharodon carcharias Great White Shark
Isurus oxyrinchus Shortfin Mako Shark
Isurus paucus Longfin Mako Shark
Lamna nasus Porbeagle
Myliobatiformes Myliobatidae—Eagle and mobulid rays Mobula spp Devil Rays, Manta Rays
Potamotrygonidae—Freshwater stingrays Potamotrygon albimaculata Tapajós Freshwater Stingray
Potamotrygon henlei Bigtooth River Stingray
Potamotrygon jabuti Pearl Freshwater Stingray
Potamotrygon leopoldi Xingu River Ray
Potamotrygon marquesi Marques’ Freshwater Stingray
Potamotrygon signata Parnaiba River Stingray
Potamotrygon wallacei Porcupine Stingray, Cururu Stingray
Orectolobiformes Rhincodontidae—Whale sharks Rhincodon typus Whale Shark
Rhinopristiformes Glaucostegidae—Giant guitarfishes Glaucostegus spp Giant Guitarfishes
Rhinidae—Wedgefishes Rhinidae spp Wedgefishes
Rhinobatidae—Guitarfishes Rhinobatidae spp Guitarfishes

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Acipenseriformes Acipenseriformes spp Sturgeons Except species included in Schedule 1
Anguilliformes Anguillidae—Freshwater eels Anguilla anguilla European Eel
Cypriniformes Cyprinidae—Carps Caecobarbus geertsii African Blind Barb Fish
Osteoglossiformes Arapaimidae—Arapaimas Arapaima gigas Arapaima
Perciformes Labridae—Wrasses Cheilinus undulatus Humphead Wrasse
Pomacanthidae—Angelfishes Holacanthus clarionensis Clarion Angelfish
Siluriformes Loricariidae—Armoured catfish Hypancistrus zebra Zebra Pleco A zero export quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes
Syngnathiformes Syngnathidae—Pipefishes, seahorses Hippocampus spp Seahorses

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Ceratodontiformes Neoceratodontidae—Australian lungfishes Neoceratodus forsteri Australian Lungfish

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Aspidochirotida Stichopodidae—Sea cucumbers Thelenota spp
Holothuriida Holothuriidae—Teatfish, sea cucumbers Holothuria fuscogilva White Teatfish
Holothuria nobilis Black Teatfish
Holothuria whitmaei Black Teatfish

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Araneae Theraphosidae—Red-kneed tarantulas, tarantulas Aphonopelma pallidum Mexican Grey Tarantula
Brachypelma spp Mexican and Central American Tarantulas
Poecilotheria spp Ornamental Tarantulas
Sericopelma angustum Costa Rican Red Tarantula
Sericopelma embrithes
Tliltocatl spp
Scorpiones Scorpionidae—Scorpions Pandinus camerounensis Cameroon Emperor Scorpion
Pandinus dictator Emperor Scorpion
Pandinus gambiensis Giant Senegalese Scorpion
Pandinus imperator Emperor Scorpion
Pandinus roeseli Emperor Scorpion

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Coleoptera Scarabaeidae—Scarab beetles Dynastes satanas Satanas Beetle
Lepidoptera Papilionidae—Birdwing butterflies, swallowtail butterflies Atrophaneura jophon Sri Lankan Rose, Ceylon Rose
Atrophaneura pandiyana
Bhutanitis spp Swallowtail Butterflies
Ornithoptera spp Birdwing Butterflies Except species included in Schedule 1
Papilio hospiton Corsican Swallowtail
Parnassius apollo Apollo Butterfly
Teinopalpus spp Kaiserihinds
Trogonoptera spp Birdwing Butterflies
Troides spp Birdwing Butterflies

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Arhynchobdellida Hirudinidae—Medicinal leeches Hirudo medicinalis Medicinal Leech
Hirudo verbana Southern Medicinal Leech

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Mytiloida Mytilidae—Marine mussels Lithophaga lithophaga Mediterranean Date Mussel
Unionoida Unionidae—Freshwater mussels, pearly mussels Cyprogenia aberti Edible Pearly Mussel
Epioblasma torulosa rangiana Tan-blossomed Pearly Mussel
Pleurobema clava Clubshell Pearly Mussel
Veneroida Tridacnidae—Giant clams Tridacnidae spp Giant Clams

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Nautilida Nautilidae—Nautilus Nautilidae spp Chambered Nautiluses

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Mesogastropoda Strombidae—True conches Strombus gigas Queen Conch
Stylommatophora Camaenidae—Green tree snails Papustyla pulcherrima Manus Green Tree Snail

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Antipatharia—
Black corals
Antipatharia spp All Black Corals
Helioporacea—
Blue corals
Helioporidae—Blue corals Helioporidae spp Blue Corals, Blue Ridge Corals Excluding fossils; includes only species Heliopora coerulea
Scleractinia—
Stony corals
Scleractinia spp All Brown Stem Cluster Corals, Brush Corals, Rose Tree Corals, White Lace Corals, Cauliflower Corals Excluding fossils
Stolonifera Tubiporidae—Organ-pipe corals Tubiporidae spp Organpipe Corals Excluding fossils

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Order Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Milleporina Milleporidae—Fire corals Milleporidae spp Fire Corals, Yellow Fire Corals, Stinging Corals Excluding fossils
Stylasterina Stylasteridae—Lace corals Stylasteridae spp Lace Corals Excluding fossils
Notes
  • Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on , by clause 6 of the Trade in Endangered Species Order 2023 (SL 2023/139).
  • Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on , by clause 5(2) of the Trade in Endangered Species Order 2023 (SL 2023/139).
  • Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on , by clause 5(3) of the Trade in Endangered Species Order 2023 (SL 2023/139).

Part 2Flora (plants)

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Family Genus, species, or subspecies Common name Exceptions/limitations
Agavaceae—Agaves Agave victoriae-reginae Queen Agave #4
Nolina interrata Dehesa Bear-grass, San Diego Bear-grass
Yucca queretaroensis Queretaro Yucca
Amaryllidaceae—Snowdrops, sternbergias Galanthus spp Snowdrops #4
Sternbergia spp Sternbergias #4
Anacardiaceae—Cashews Operculicarya decaryi Jabily, Elephant Tree
Operculicarya hyphaenoides Jabihy
Operculicarya pachypus Tabily
Apocynaceae—Elephant trunks, hoodias Hoodia spp Hoodia #9
Pachypodium spp Elephant Trunks #4; except species included in Schedule 1
Rauvolfia serpentina Snake-root, Devil-pepper #2
Araliaceae—Ginseng Panax ginseng Red Ginseng #3; only population of Russian Federation. No other population is included in the schedules
Panax quinquefolius American Ginseng #3
Asparagaceae—Includes ponytail palms Beaucarnea spp Pony Tail Palms
Berberidaceae—May-apple Podophyllum hexandrum Himalayan May-apple #2
Bignoniaceae—Trumpet trees Handroanthus spp #17
Roseodendron spp #17
Tabebuia spp #17
Bromeliaceae—Air plants, bromelias Tillandsia harrisii Harris' Tillandsia #4
Tillandsia kammii Kamm's Tillandsia #4
Tillandsia xerographica Xerographic Tillandsia #4
Cactaceae—Cacti Cactaceae spp Cactus Plants #4; except species included in Schedule 1 and except Pereskia spp, Pereskiopsis spp, and Quiabentia spp. Artificially propagated specimens of the following hybrids and cultivars are not subject to this Act: 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)
Caryocaraceae—Ajo Caryocar costaricense Costus #4
Crassulaceae—Roseroot Rhodiola spp #2
Cucurbitaceae—Melons, gourds, cucurbits Zygosicyos pubescens Tobory
Zygosicyos tripartitus Betoboky
Cupressaceae—Cypresses Widdringtonia whytei Mulanje Cedar
Cyatheaceae—Tree ferns Cyathea spp Tree Ferns #4
Cycadaceae—Cycads Cycadaceae spp Cycads #4; except species included in Schedule 1
Dicksoniaceae—Tree ferns Cibotium barometz #4
Dicksonia spp Tree Ferns #4; only populations of the Americas. No other population is included in the schedules
Didiereaceae—Allaudias, didiereas Didiereaceae spp Allaudias, Didiereas #4
Dioscoreaceae—Elephant’s foot, kniss Dioscorea deltoidea Elephant's Foot #4
Droseraceae—Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula Venus Flytrap #4
Ebenaceae—Ebonies Diospyros spp Ebonies, Persimmon Trees #5; only populations of Madagascar
Euphorbiaceae—Spurges Euphorbia spp Euphorbias #4; succulent species only, except Euphorbia misera and the species included in Schedule 1. The following are not subject to this Act: artificially propagated specimens of cultivars of Euphorbia trigona, artificially propagated specimens of crested, fan-shaped, or colour mutants of Euphorbia lactea, when grafted on artificially propagated root stock of Euphorbia neriifolia, and artificially propagated specimens of cultivars of Euphorbia “Milii”, when they are traded in shipments of 100 or more plants and readily recognisable as artificially propagated
Fouquieriaceae—Ocotillos Fouquieria columnaris Boojum Tree #4
Juglandaceae—Gavilan Oreomunnea pterocarpa Gavilan #4
Lauraceae—Laurels Aniba rosaeodora Brazilian Rosewood #12
Leguminosae (Fabaceae)—Afrormosia, cristobal, palisander, rosewood, sandalwood Caesalpinia echinata Brazil Wood #10
Afzelia spp Pod Mahoganies #17; only the African populations. No other population is included in the schedules
Dalbergia spp Rosewood, Palisander #15; except species included in Schedule 1
Dipteryx spp #17
Guibourtia demeusei Bubinga #15
Guibourtia pellegriniana Bubinga #15
Guibourtia tessmannii Bubinga #15
Paubrasilia echinata Brazilwood #10
Pericopsis elata African Teak #17
Platymiscium parviflorum Quira, Macawood #4
Pterocarpus erinaceus African Rosewood, Kosso
Pterocarpus spp #17; except Pterocarpus santalinus, which is included in Schedule 2 with annotation #7; only the African populations. No other population is included in the schedules
Pterocarpus santalinus Red Sanders #7
Senna meridionalis
Liliaceae—Aloes Aloe spp Aloes #4; except species included in Schedule 1; also excludes Aloe vera, also referenced as Aloe barbadensis, which is not included in the schedules
Malvaceae—Includes baobabs Adansonia grandidieri Grandidier's Baobab #16
Meliaceae Cedrela spp Cedars #6; only populations of the Neotropics
Meliaceae—Mahoganies, West Indian Cedar Khaya spp #17; only the African populations. No other population is included in the schedules
Swietenia humilis Mexican Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany #4
Swietenia macrophylla Big-leaf Mahogany #6; only populations of Neotropics
Swietenia mahagoni American Mahogany #5
Nepenthaceae—Pitcher plants (Old World) Nepenthes spp Pitcher Plants #4; except species included in Schedule 1.
Orchidaceae—Orchids Orchidaceae spp Orchids #4; except species included in Schedule 1. Artificially propagated hybrids of the genera Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis, and Vanda are not subject to this Act—
(a) when specimens are readily recognisable as artificially propagated and do not show any signs of having been collected in the wild, such as mechanical damage or strong dehydration resulting from collection, irregular growth and heterogeneous size and shape within a taxon and shipment, algae or other epiphyllous organisms adhering to leaves, or damage by insects or other pests; and
(b) (i) when shipped in non-flowering state, the specimens must be traded in shipments consisting of individual containers (such as cartons, boxes, crates, or individual shelves of CC-containers), each containing 20 or more plants of the same hybrid; the plants within each container must exhibit a high degree of uniformity and healthiness; and the shipment must be accompanied by documentation, such as an invoice, that clearly states the number of plants of each hybrid; or
(ii) when shipped in flowering state, with at least 1 fully open flower per specimen, no minimum number of specimens per shipment is required but specimens must be professionally processed for commercial retail sale, eg, labelled with printed labels or packaged with printed packages indicating the name of the hybrid and the country of final processing. This should be clearly visible and allow easy verification.
Plants not clearly qualifying for the exemption must be accompanied by appropriate CITES documents
Orobanchaceae—Broomrapes Cistanche deserticola Desert Cistanche #4
Palmae (Arecaceae)—Palms Beccariophoenix madagascariensis Manarano Palm, Maruala Palm #4
Dypsis decaryi Triangle Palm #4
Lemurophoenix halleuxii Red Lemur Palm
Marojejya darianii Big Leaf Palm, Madagascar Palm
Ravenea louvelii
Ravenea rivularis Majesty Palm
Satranala decussilvae Satranabe Palm
Voanioala gerardii Forest Coconut
Passifloraceae—Passionflowers Adenia firingalavensis
Adenia olaboensis Adenia
Adenia subsessilifolia
Pedaliaceae—Sesames Uncarina grandidieri
Uncarina stellulifera
Portulaceae—Lewisias, portulacas, purslanes Anacampseros spp Purselanes #4
Avonia spp #4
Lewisia serrata Saw-toothed Lewisia #4
Primulaceae—Cyclamens Cyclamen spp Cyclamens #4; except artificially propagated cultivars of Cyclamen persicum. Exemption does not apply to specimens traded as dormant tubers
Ranunculaceae—Golden seals, yellow adonis, yellow root Adonis vernalis Yellow Adonis, Spring Adonis #2
Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal #8
Rosaceae—African cherry, stinkwood Prunus africana African Stinkwood #4
Santalaceae—Sandalwoods Osyris lanceolata African Sandalwood #2; only populations of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania
Sarraceniaceae—Pitcher plants (New World) Sarracenia spp Pitcher Plants #4; except species included in Schedule 1
Scrophulariaceae—Kutki Picrorhiza kurrooa #2; excludes Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora
Stangeriaceae—Stangerias Bowenia spp #4
Taxaceae—Himalayan yew Taxus chinensis and infraspecific taxa of this species #2
Taxus cuspidata and infraspecific taxa of this species #2. The following are not subject to this Act: artificially propagated hybrids and cultivars of Taxus cuspidata, live, in pots or other small containers, each consignment being accompanied by a label or document stating the name of the taxon or taxa and the text “artificially propagated”
Taxus fuana and infraspecific taxa of this species #2
Taxus sumatrana and infraspecific taxa of this species #2
Taxus wallichiana Himalayan Yew #2
Thymelaeaceae (Aquilariaceae)—Agarwood, ramin Aquilaria spp Agarwood #14
Gonystylus spp Ramin #4
Gyrinops spp Agarwood #14
Valeriaceae—Himalayan spikenard Nardostachys grandiflora Himalayan Spikenard #2
Vitaceae—Grapes Cyphostemma elephantopus Elephant Foot Grape Tree
Cyphostemma laza Laza
Cyphostemma montagnacii Lazambohitra
Welwitschiaceae—
Welwitschia
Welwitschia mirabilis Welwitschia #4
Zamiaceae—Cycads Zamiaceae spp Cycads #4; except species included in Schedule 1
Zingiberaceae—Ginger lily, Natal ginger Hedychium philippinense Philippine Garland-flower #4
Siphonochilus aethiopicus Natal Ginger Only populations of Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
Zygophyllaceae—
Lignum-vitae
Bulnesia sarmientoi Palo Santo, Verawood #11
Guaiacum spp Lignum-vitae #2
 
Footnotes
1

All parts and derivatives except—

  • seeds, spores, and pollen (including pollinia); and
    1. seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, transported in sterile containers; and
      1. cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; and
        1. fruits, and parts and derivatives thereof, of artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla.
          1. 2

            All parts and derivatives except—

          2. seeds and pollen; and
            1. finished products packaged and ready for retail trade.
              1. 3

                Whole and sliced roots and parts of roots, excluding manufactured parts or derivatives, such as powders, pills, extracts, tonics, teas, and confectionery.

                4

                All parts and derivatives except—

              2. seeds (including seedpods of Orchidaceae), spores, and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico, and to seeds from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis and Dypsis decaryi exported from Madagascar; and
                1. seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, transported in sterile containers; and
                  1. cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; and
                    1. fruits, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla (Orchidaceae) and of the family Cactaceae; and
                      1. stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); and
                        1. finished products of Aloe ferox and Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade; and
                          1. finished products derived from artificial propagation packaged and ready for retail trade of cosmetics containing parts and derivatives of Bletilla striata, Cycnoches cooperi, Gastrodia elata, Phalaenopsis amabilis, or Phalaenopsis lobbii.
                            1. 5

                              Logs, sawn wood, and veneer sheets.

                              6

                              Logs, sawn wood, veneer sheets, and plywood.

                              7

                              Logs, wood chips, powder, and extracts.

                              8

                              Underground parts (ie, roots, rhizomes): whole, parts, and powdered.

                              9

                              All parts and derivatives except those bearing a label “Produced from Hoodia spp material obtained through controlled harvesting and production under the terms of an agreement with the relevant CITES Management Authority of [Botswana under agreement No. BW/xxxxxx] [Namibia under agreement No. NA/xxxxxx] [South Africa under agreement No. ZA/xxxxxx]”.

                              10

                              All parts, derivatives, and finished products, except re-export of finished musical instruments, finished musical instrument accessories, and finished musical instrument parts.

                              11

                              Logs, sawn wood, veneer sheets, including unfinished wood articles used for the fabrication of bows for stringed musical instruments.

                              12

                              Logs, sawn wood, veneer sheets, plywood, powder, and extracts. Finished products containing such extracts as ingredients, including fragrances, are not considered to be covered by this annotation.

                              13

                              Logs, sawn wood, veneer sheets, plywood, and extracts. Finished products containing such extracts as ingredients, including fragrances, are not considered to be covered by this annotation.

                              14

                              The kernel (also known as endosperm, pulp, or copra) and any derivative thereof.

                              15

                              All parts and derivatives except—

                            2. seeds and pollen; and
                              1. seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, transported in sterile containers; and
                                1. fruits; and
                                  1. leaves; and
                                    1. exhausted agarwood powder, including compressed powder in all shapes; and
                                      1. finished products packaged and ready for retail trade; this exemption does not apply to wood chips, beads, prayer beads, and carvings.
                                        1. 16

                                          All parts and derivatives are included, except—

                                        2. leaves, flowers, pollen, fruits, and seeds; and
                                          1. finished products to a maximum weight of wood of the listed species of up to 10 kg per shipment; and
                                            1. finished musical instruments, finished musical instrument parts, and finished musical instrument accessories; and
                                              1. parts and derivatives of Dalbergia cochinchinensis, which are covered by annotation # 4; and
                                                1. parts and derivatives of Dalbergia spp originating and exported from Mexico, which are covered by Annotation # 6.
                                                  1. 17

                                                    Seeds, fruits, and oils.

                                                    18

                                                    Logs, sawn wood, veneer sheets, plywood, and transformed wood.

                                                    Notes
                                                    • Schedule 2 Part 2 Bignoniaceae—Trumpet trees: inserted, on , by clause 7(1) of the Trade in Endangered Species Order 2023 (SL 2023/139).
                                                    • Schedule 2 Part 2 Leguminosae (Fabaceae)—Afrormosia, cristobal, palisander, rosewood, sandalwood: amended, on , by clause 7(2) of the Trade in Endangered Species Order 2023 (SL 2023/139).

                                                    The classes, families, and species listed in this schedule are arranged in descending order by class, then in alphabetical order by order, family, and species. This order of arrangement is adopted in the Convention.

                                                    The entries in the column headed Exceptions/limitations have the effect of—

                                                  2. excluding nominated populations in the listed species; or
                                                    1. limiting the applications of the listed species to only those populations nominated; or
                                                      1. excluding certain species from a generic listing; or
                                                        1. excluding nominated varieties of specimens of the listed species; or
                                                          1. limiting the application of the listed species to only those categories of specimens nominated.
                                                            1. When a species is included in this schedule, the whole, live or dead, animal or plant is always included. In addition, all parts and derivatives are also included in the same schedule, unless it is a plant species annotated with the symbol # followed by a number to indicate that only specific parts and derivatives are included. The symbol # followed by a number placed against the name of a species or higher taxon included in this schedule refers to a footnote that indicates the parts or derivatives of plants that are designated as specimens subject to this Act. The footnotes are at the end of this schedule.