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Taxonomy and nomenclature of African elephants (Loxodonta spp.)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
19.276
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 Animals Committee

The 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.