× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Taxonomy and nomenclature of African elephants (Loxodonta spp.) Document type Decision Reference number 19.276 Date Nov 25, 2022 SourceUNEP, 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 Animals CommitteeThe Animals Committee shall: a) in consultation with the IUCN African Elephant Specialist Group, review the taxonomic-nomenclatural history of African elephant Loxodonta africana in CITES and the nomenclature that reflects accepted use in biology, at its 32nd meeting; and b) if appropriate, make a recommendation on adopting a new standard nomenclature reference for African elephants, for decision at the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.