The Species

One species from the genus Aphonopelma and 15 from the genus Brachypelma were selected as priority species.

The genus Brachypelma includes several colorful species that are highly sought after for the commercial pet trade. Of the 18 recommended Actions for these species included in the Action Plan, three were prioritized for implementation during the current CEC project “Supporting Sustainable Trade of CITES Species.”

Action Plan