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Humphead wrasses (Cheilinus undulatus)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
18.209
Date
Nov 25, 2022
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
Nineteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
Website
cites.org
Abstract

Decision directed to Secretariat

The Secretariat, subject to external funding, shall invite the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Groupers and Wrasses Specialist Group to assist it in supporting major exporting and importing countries of Cheilinus undulatus, upon request, to address remaining CITES implementation challenges and ensure well-regulated, sustainable management of, and trade in, the species.