Trade in Malagasy Reptiles and Amphibians in Thailand

Wild-caught Malagasy reptiles and amphibians occur widely in Thailand’s pet trade. These animals are largely endemic to specific areas of Madagascar and are frequently captured and traded illegally, often for the international market. Loopholes exist in Thailand’s wildlife legislation that keep legislation from adequately protecting non-native species listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), thus perpetuating trade.