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CITES

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

What does CITES mean?

CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) is an international treaty (184 parties) regulating cross-border trade in endangered species. Multiple aquarium species are CITES-listed.

How is CITES used in aquariums?

CITES-listed marine: Banggai cardinalfish (App II since 2007), all giant clams (App II), all stony coral (App II - including Acropora, Montipora). Aquacultured CITES specimens still require paperwork. Vendors must hold CITES export/import permits.

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What does CITES mean in fishkeeping?

CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) is an international treaty (184 parties) regulating cross-border trade in endangered species. Multiple aquarium species are CITES-listed. CITES-listed marine: Banggai cardinalfish (App II since 2007), all giant clams (App II), all stony coral (App II - including Acropora, Montipora). Aquacultured CITES specimens still require paperwork. Vendors must hold CITES export/import permits.