Japan Lists Endangered Endemic Reptiles and Amphibians
Japan Lists Endangered Endemic Reptiles and Amphibians on the Nansei Islands 6 species of cave geckos, Goniurosaurus spp. and Anderson’s Crocodile Newt Echinotriton from Japan all endangered and are now protected by Japanese law. The listings follow recommendations in 2018 when research uncovered the impact of international pet trading on several endemic reptiles and amphibians. Japans government’s shift to list these species under CITES Appendix III is welcomed by all and other countries are now being asked to join in preventing [...]