EXAMPLES OF REPTILES

American alligator Alligator mississipiensis
(Appendix II)
American Alligator
Peter Dollinger

  • All crocodilians (Crocodylia spp.) are protected. 

  • There are 21 species listed in Appendix I or II. Crocodilians include crocodiles, alligators, caimans, gavials and false gavials.

  • Commonly traded items include leather, crafts, stuffed specimens, leather goods (boots, wallet, etc.), and meat.
Green iguana Iguana iguana
(Appendix II)
Green Iguana
Peter Dollinger

  • Several species of lizards are protected. 

  • There are 262 species listed in Appendix I or II. Examples of listed species include all chameleons, iguanas, monitors, day geckos, and tegu.

  • Commonly traded items include live specimens, leather, meat, and stuffed specimens.
Green tree python Morelia viridis
(Appendix II)
Green Tree Python
Frank Mammo

  • Several species of snakes are protected. 

  • There are 110 species listed in Appendix I, II or III. Boas, pythons, and anacondas are all protected (Appendix I or II).

  • Commonly traded items include live specimens, skin, and leather goods.
Green turtle Chelonia midas
(Appendix I)
Green Turtle
D. Fleetham, www.usf.uk.com

  • All sea turtles (Cheloniidae spp.), most terrestrial turtles (Testudinidae spp.), and many fresh water turtles are protected. 

  • There are 98 species listed in Appendix I, II or III.

  • Commonly traded items include meat, live and stuffed specimens, shell, jewelry, leather goods, and tanning lotion.