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Conservation of amphibians (Amphibia spp.)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
20.162
Date
Dec 5, 2025
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973)
Meeting
Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
Website
cites.org
Abstract

Decision directed to Animals Committee

Taking into account document AC33 Doc. 32, the Secretariat shall, subject to availability of external funding, and in close consultation with the Animals Committee and relevant experts, a) update the revised species prioritization matrix with information on CITES-listed species from Parties under Decision 20.161 and make this information available to Parties; b) develop a table of conversion factors for CITES-listed amphibian specimens in trade; c) identify existing identification materials for amphibians, particularly those for use by customs and law enforcement officers, in view of the sensitivity of amphibians to being handled and the way in which they are packaged; and d) report its findings, with draft recommendations to the Animals Committee.