× 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 19.277 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 Standing CommitteeThe Standing Committee shall: a) review the report submitted by the Secretariat under paragraph d) of Decision 19.275; and b) provide advice and any recommendations on the potential impacts of recognizing L. cyclotis as a separate species for CITES purposes, including the potential impacts on Resolutions and Decisions of the Conference of the Parties, for consideration at the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.