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As of 2009, more than 5,000 species of animals are listed in the CITES Appendices, nearly 700 of which are native to the United States. Which species are listed? To determine if a species is protected internationally by the CITES treaty, please consult the CITES Appendices or the CITES species database on the Secretariat's website.

For information on selected CITES-listed animals, choose from the group of animals on the menu to the left.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• About the Appendices
• Foreign & Domestic Listings under CITES
• See also Species Listings