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Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Common name Scientific name Classes Order Family Appendix(App. I/App. II)
Green Turtle Chelonia mydas Reptilia Testudinata Cheloniidae /
Ridley Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea Reptilia Testudinata Cheloniidae /
Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle Dermochelys coriacea Reptilia Testudinata Dermochelidae /
Loggerhead Turtle Caretta caretta Reptilia Testudinata Cheloniidae /
Hawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata Reptilia Testudinata Cheloniidae /
No data present.

CMS Ratification Status

Instrument Status Country ratification date Text
CMS Party
AEWA Party

Final Act: 16.06.1995

Atlantic Turtles MOU Signatory
West African Elephants MOU Signatory
Western African Aquatic Mammals MOU Signatory
African Carnivores Initiative Range State
Joint CITES/CMS/IUCN Lion Web Portal Range State

(distribution uncertain)

AEWA Party
No data present.
No data present.

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Publications

Convention on Migratory Species - Brochure
CMS Family Guide
iosea factsheet turtle illegal trade
Fact Sheet on Illegal Take and Trade of Marine Turtles in the Indian Ocean Region
Manual for National Focal Points for the CMS Instruments

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