Licensing of the domestic wildlife trade

2. Ensure all legal requirements are met when transporting wildlife. Morpho menelaus Blue morpho butterfly (dead) $100.00 $10.00 3. Adhere to the specifications for transporting and holding live animals as Periplanata americanus Water Roach $100.00 $10.00 prescribed by the GWCMC. Blaberus sp Water Roach $100.00 $10.00 4. Ensure that animals are held and transported in a manner that minimises the risk Schistocera sp Locusts $100.00 $10.00 of injury, damage to health, cruel treatment and suffering. Theraphosa blondi Bird eating tarantula $40.00 $4.00 5. Ensure that the removal permit is accurately completed and verified at the checkpoints identified by the GWCMC. Ephebopus murinus Skeleton legged tarantula $40.00 $4.00 Amblypygi spp. Whip scorpion $500.00 $50.00 6. Maintain accurate records in a format specified by the GWCMC. Scolopendra spp Centipedes $300.00 $30.00 7. Observe all health and safety practices including, but not limited to, the possession of a first aid kit and knowledge of how to utilize same. Diplopoda spp Millipedes $300.00 $30.00 Buthidae spp Scorpions $300.00 $30.00 8. Ensure that animals are trapped, handled and transported in a manner that minimises the risk of injury, damage to health, cruel treatment and suffering. Gasteracantha spp Spiders $300.00 $30.00

9. Comply with all laws, regulations and guidelines of the GWCMC. Ocyopodidae spp Land crabs $300.00 $30.00 Scarabidae spp Beetles $300.00 $30.00 10. Not trap venomous snakes unless written approval is provided by the GWCMC. Mantidae spp Mantids $300.00 $30.00 11. Pay royalties on every specimen harvested (see Royalty schedule on pg. ) Phasmidae spp Phasmids $300.00 $30.00 Failure on the part of the licence-holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this 22 7 SPECIES licence may result in revocation of the licence and/or application of the penalties as SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME VALUE ROYALTY prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its regulations. Phrynops gibbus Side-necked turtle $500.00 $50.00 Phrynops nasutus Toad headed turtle $500.00 $50.00 Platemys platycephala Twist-necked turtle $500.00 $50.00 Plica plica Plica lizard (plica plica) $160.00 $16.00 The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any person who collects, gathers, harvests, buys and sells wildlife in Guyana. Plica umbra Plica lizard (plica umbra) $300.00 $30.00 The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this licence. Podocnemis erythocephala Side-necked turtle $500.00 $50.00 The licence-holder shall: Polychrus marmoratus Polychrus lizard $60.00 $6.00 Pseustes sulphureus Pseutes $500.00 $50.00

1. Be in possession of the licence when transporting wildlife. Rhinoclemmys punctularia Labarya turtle $300.00 $30.00

2. Ensure all legal requirements are met when transporting wildlife. Spilotes pullatus Salipenter snake $2,000.00 $200.00

3. Adhere to the specifications for transporting and holding live animals as Thecadactylus rapicauda Knot-tailed lizard $300.00 $30.00 prescribed by the GWCMC. Tropidurus hispidus Collared lizard. $100.00 $10.00

4. Ensure that the removal permit is accurately completed and verified at the checkpoints identified by the GWCMC. Tupinambis teguixin Tegu lizard/Salipenter lizard $1,000.00 $100.00

5. Ensure that animals are held and transported in a manner that minimises the risk Uranoscodon superciliosus Brown-tree climber $100.00 $10.00 of injury, damage to health, cruel treatment and suffering. Podocnemis unifilis Turtle $500.00 $50.00 6. Maintain accurate records in a format specified by the GWCMC. Peltocephalus dumeriliana Turtle $500.00 $50.00

7. Observe all health and safety practices including, but not limited to the possession of a first aid kit and knowledge of how to utilise same. POISONOUS SNAKES

8. Comply with all laws, regulations and guidelines of the GWCMC. Bothrops atrox Brown labarya $7,000.00 $700.00 Failure on the part of the licence-holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this Bothriopsis bilineata Green labarya $7,000.00 $700.00 licence may result in revocation of the licence and/or application of the penalties as Crotalus durissus Rattlesnake $10,000.00 $1,000.00 prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its Regulations. Lachesis muta Bushmaster $10,000.00 $1,000.00 Micrurus surinamensis Coral snake $1,000.00 $100.00 Gudtlln for pp1111ndH Id 11 f Hd Clelia clelia Mussurana $1,000.00 $100.00 • Due attention must be paid to the diet and nutritional requirements of animals being Leptophis ahaetulla Vine snake $1,000.00 $100.00 transported; Oxybelis fulgidus Parrot snake $1,000.00 $100.00 • During transport: Bothrops brazili Morabana snake $1,000.00 $100.00 Animals must not be over-crowded in containers and cages; Bothriopsis taeniata Morabana snake $1,000.00 $100.00 Animals must be provided with adequate food and water; POISON ARROW FROGS Animals must be kept in adequately ventilated cages; Epipedobates trivittatus Poison arrow frog $300.00 $30.00 Predators and prey should not be transported together or in proximity to each Dendrobates leucomelas Yellow banded frog $200.00 $20.00 other as this would cause undue stress to these species; Dendrobates tinctorius Dyeing poison frog $200.00 $20.00 Nocturnal animals (animals active at night) must be transported in containers with Allobates femoralis Brilliant-thighed frog $200.00 $20.00 8 21 SPECIES limited light; SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME VALUE ROYALTY Odocoileus virginianus Savannah deer . $0.00 • Sick animals must be isolated and reasonably cared for; Pecari tajacu Collared peccary . $0.00 • Visibly pregnant animals and animals with young shall only be transported in Tayassu pecari White-lipped peccary . $0.00 exceptional circumstances; Tapirus terrestris Tapir . $0.00 • For social species, where polygamy exists and homegroups consist of more than two individuals, it is strongly recommended that members be taken from the sex CAIMANS present in greater numbers; Caiman crocodilus Spectacled caiman (skin) $1,200.00 $120.00 • It is expected that a small percentage of mortalities may occur. Deaths must be Caiman crocodilus Spectacled caiman (live) $3,000.00 $300.00 accurately recorded on the register and removal permit. Dead animals must be Smooth fronted (Dwarf) disposed of in an acceptable manner. This includes: Paleosuchus palpebrosus caiman $1,500.00 $150.00 • Burial in an area away from a water supply; or Paleosuchus trigonatus Wedge-headed caiman $3,000.00 $300.00 • Incineration where it is safe to do so. REPTILES • Unusual levels of mortalities (deaths) must be reported immediately to personnel of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority and GWCMC. Ameiva ameiva Ameiva, Luboo lizard $100.00 $10.00 Amphisbaena fuliginosa Legless lizard $500.00 $50.00 Anolis roquet Anoles lizard $500.00 $50.00 Boa constrictor Land camudi $3,500.00 $350.00 The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any person who engages in Chelus fimbriatus Mata mata turtle $10,000.00 $1,000.00 the sale of plants at a single place of business. Chironius carinatus Black racer, Fire snake $1,500.00 $150.00 The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this Cnemidophorus lemniscatus Rainbow-coloured lizard $100.00 $10.00 licence. The licence-holder shall: Corallus caninus Emerald boa $12,000.00 $1,200.00 . Grey boa $300.00 $30.00

1. Comply with all legal requirements under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2016, the Plant Protection Act 2011 and any other law when Corallus hortulanus Cook's tree boa $3,000.00 $300.00 importing plant species. Drymarchon corais Drymarchon, Yellow tail $8,000.00 $800.00

2. Dispose of specimens in a manner approved by the GWCMC. Epicrates cenchria Rainbow boa (cc) $3,000.00 $300.00 Failure on the part of the licence-holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of Epicrates maurus Rainbow boa (cm) $3,000.00 $300.00 this licence may result in the revocation of this licence and/or application of the Eunectes murinus Anaconda. Water camudi $1,500.00 $150.00 penalties prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2016 and its Geochelone carbonaria Red-footed tortoise $3,000.00 $300.00 Regulations. Geochelone denticulata Yellow footed tortoise $3,000.00 $300.00 Helicops angulatus Green water snake $1,000.00 $100.00 Iguana iguana Iguana $300.00 $30.00 The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any person who engages in Kinosternon scorpioides Scorpion mud turtle $500.00 $50.00 the sale of wildmeat at a single place of business. Mabuya mabouya Skink lizard $500.00 $50.00 Phrynops geoffroanus Side-necked turtle $400.00 $40.00 The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this licence. The licence-holder shall: 20 9

1. Maintain accurate records of acquisitions and sales in the format prescribed by the SPECIES GWCMC. SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME VALUE ROYALTY SONGBIRDS

2. Purchase meat from hunters/collectors/trappers who are the holders of valid Oryzoborous angolensis Towa towa $5,000.00 $500.00 licences issued by the GWCMC. Oryzoborous crassirostris Twa twa $7,000.00 $700.00

3. Submit accurately completed records as prescribed by the GWCMC by the Sporophila plumbea Mountain canary $5,000.00 $500.00 stipulated timeline. . Fire red /grassy $2,500.00 $250.00

4. Adhere to the local sanitary standards as stipulated by the relevant authorities and . Mouthstache $1,000.00 $100.00 by the GWCMC for the transport, storage and display of wildmeat for human . Plica plac $1,000.00 $100.00 consumption.

5. Ensure the premises on which wildmeat is handled, processed and stored is PRIMATES approved by the relevant authority. Cebus olivaceus Weeper/White fronted capuchin $600.00 $60.00 Failure on the part of the licence-holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this Cebus apella Tufted capuchin $4,000.00 $400.00 licence may result in the revocation of the licence and/or application of the penalties Saguinus midas Marmoset $6,000.00 $600.00 prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its Regulations. Saimiri sciureus Squirrel monkey $2,500.00 $250.00 The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any person who engages in OTHER MAMMALS the sale of live animals at a single place of business. Choloepus didactylus Two-toed Sloth $15,000.00 $1,500.00 Coendou prehensilis Tree porcupine $5,000.00 $500.00 The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this licence. The licence-holder shall: Cuniculus paca Labba $8,000.00 $800.00 Cyclopes didactylus Pigmy anteater $10,000.00 $1,000.00

1. Acquire animals from licensed wildlife trappers or dealers. Dasyprocta leporina Agouti $3,000.00 $300.00

2. Obtain import permits from the GWCMC where non-native species are to be Dasypus novemcinctus Nine-banded armadillo $5,000.00 $500.00 imported. Didelphis marsupialis Yawari $3,000.00 $300.00

3. Maintain accurate records of acquisitions and sales in the format prescribed by the Eira barbara Tayra $10,000.00 $1,000.00 GWCMC. Euphractus sexcinctus Six-banded armadillo $5,000.00 $500.00

4. Submit accurately completed records as prescribed by the GWCMC by the Galictis vittata Grison $0.00 stipulated timeline. Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris Watras $30,000.00 $3,000.00 Nasua nasua Kibihee Coatimundi $4,000.00 $400.00

5. Be the holder of a captive wildlife licence. Philander opossum Four-eyed opposum $5,000.00 $500.00

6. Ensure that the animals are held in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury, Potos flavus Kinkajou $8,000.00 $800.00 damage to health, cruel treatment and suffering. Procyon cancrivorus Racoon $6,000.00 $600.00

7. Excess animals which are not sold, must be disposed of in a manner approved by Tamandua tetradactyla Lesser anteater $12,000.00 $1,200.00 the GWCMC. Chironectes minimus Yapok/water opposum $7,000.00 $700.00 Failure on the part of the licence-holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this Mazama americana Red brocket deer . $0.00 licence may result in the revocation of this licence and/or application of the penalties 10 19 prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its Regulations. LIVE ANIMALS PARROTS/MACAWS The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any person who engages in SPECIES SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME VALUE ROYALTY the sale of cooked wild meat (restaurants, cook-shops, rum-shops/bars) at a single Amazona amazonica Orange-winged parrot $700.00 $70.00 place of business. Amazona dufresniana The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this licence. dufresniana Blue-cheek parrot $4,000.00 $400.00 The licence-holder shall: Amazona farinosa Mealy parrot $2,000.00 $200.00 1. Possess a food handling certificate issued by the relevant authority in the region Amazona festiva Festive parrot $4,000.00 $400.00 where the sale takes place. Amazona ochrocephala Yellow-headed parrot $4,000.00 $400.00

2. Submit to the GWCMC all records of sales and purchases and where applicable, the Ara ararauna Blue and Gold macaw $8,000.00 $800.00 wildlife removal permit. All records must be maintained in a manner prescribed by Ara chloropterus Red and Green macaw $10,000.00 $1,000.00 the GWCMC. Orthopsittaca manilata Red-bellied macaw $1,000.00 $100.00

3. Adhere to local sanitary standards as stipulated by the relevant authorities and by Diopsittaca nobilis Red-shouldered macaw $4,000.00 $400.00 the GWCMC for the transport, storage and display of wildmeat for human Deroptyus accipitrinus Hawk-headed parrot $8,000.00 $800.00 consumption. Pionus menstruus Blue-headed parrot $8,000.00 $800.00

4. Purchase meat from hunters/collectors/trappers who are the holders of valid Pionites melanocephalus Black-headed parrot $1,000.00 $100.00 licences issued by the GWCMC. Pionus fuscus Dusky parrot $2,000.00 $200.00

5. Ensure that the premises on which wildmeat is handled, processed, stored and PARAKEETS/TOUCANS ETC prepared for consumption is approved by the relevant authority. SPECIES Failure on the part of the licence holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME VALUE ROYALTY licence may result in revocation of the licence and/or application of the penalties Aratinga leucophthalma White-eyed parakeet $1,500.00 $150.00 prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its Regulations. Aratinga pertinax Brown-throated parakeet $2,500.00 $250.00 Brotogeris chrysoptera Golden-winged parakeet $2,500.00 $250.00 Craxs alector Forpus passerinus Powis Green-rumped parrotlet $8,000.00 $2,000.00 $800.00 $200.00 C iti s H Penelope jacuaqu Marudi $5,000.00 $500.00 The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any wildlife recreational Psophia crepitans Grey -winged trumpeter $6,000.00 $600.00 licensee. A wildlife recreational licencee is defined as “an individual or group of Pteroglossus aracari Blacked-necked aracari $1,000.00 $100.00 persons who hunt for personal pleasure and do not engage in commerce.” Pteroglossus viridis Green aracari $5,000.00 $500.00 Pyrrhura egregia Fiery-shouldered parakeet $1,500.00 $150.00 The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this licence. Pyrrhura picta Painted parakeet $1,500.00 $150.00 The licence-holder shall: Ramphastos toco Toco toucan $70,000.00 $7,000.00 1. Hunt in areas approved by the GWCMC. Hunting shall not take place in Protected Ramphastos tucanus Red-billed toucan $5,000.00 $500.00 Areas, on titled lands or private properties without written permission. Ramphastos vitellinus Channel-billed toucan $4,000.00 $400.00 Selenidera culik Guianan toucanet $7,000.00 $700.00 2. Be in possession of this licence when the hunting activity is taking place.

3. Use only weapons approved by the GWCMC. Firearms used by the licence –holder 18 11 must be licensed. MAMMALS

4. Follow all prescribed safety rules and conditions on the firearm licence. SPECIES CLOSED SEASON OPEN SEASON

5. Adhere to the closed seasons published by GWCMC. Kinkajou (Potos flavus) 1 April - October 31 1 November – 31 March

6. Not hunt the following: Two-toed sloth 1 April - December 31 1 January – 31 March • Protected species and species of conservation concern i.e. species listed in the First (Choloepus didactylus) Schedules of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and the Wildlife Conservation, Management and Sustainable Use Regulations; Squirrel monkey 1 September– February 28 1 March – 31 August (Saimiri sciureus) • Pregnant animals; and Lesser anteater 1 October - February 28 1 March – 30 September • Young animals. (Tamandua tetradactylus)

7. Harvest once annually in each of the approved harvest areas and according to the Pigmy anteater 1 October – February 28 1 March – 30 September quotas set by the GWCMC. (Cyclopes didactylus)

8. Adhere to the bag limit determined by the GWCMC. Tree porcupine Pregnant females should 1 March – 30 September (Coendou prehensilis) not be captured

9. Utilise tags issued by the GWCMC to identify all specimens harvested. Tags must be 1 October -February 28 visible and readable at all times. Tags are not to be reused or redistributed without Nine-banded armadillo 1 May – 31 December 1 January – 30 April the written approval of GWCMC. (Dasypus novemcinctus)

10.Maintain accurate records in a format specified by GWCMC. Kappler’s armadillo 1 May – 31 December 1 January – 30 April

11.Ensure that the removal permit is accurately completed and verified at the (Dasypus kappleri) checkpoints identified by the GWCMC. Brown capuchin 1 May – 31 December 1 January – 30 April (Cebus apella)

12.Ensure that there is no undue suffering to the animals being hunted. Red brocket deer 1 September - 30 April 1 May – 31 August

13.Employ best practices in hunting including guidelines provided by the GWCMC. (Mazama americana) White tailed deer 1 September- 30 April 1 May – 31 August (Odocoileus virginianus) The terms and conditions that follow apply to persons who are holding wildlife in a facility for commercial purposes. The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this licence. The licence-holder shall:

1. Isolate animals brought into the facility for a period of time prescribed by the GWCMC.

2. Maintain accurate records of the species in the facility.

3. Submit accurately completed records as prescribed by the GWCMC by the stipulated timeline.

4. Facilitate monthly inspections of the facility by the GWCMC. 12 17

5. Provide access to the facility by GWCMC at any reasonable time. BIRDS 6. Care for animals in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury, damage to health, cruel treatment and suffering. SPECIES CLOSED SEASON OPEN SEASON

7. Comply with all laws, regulations and guidelines of the GWCMC. Ibises (Ibidae) 1 January – 31 August 1 September – 31 December Failure on the part of the licence-holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this Psittacines 1 December – 31 May 1 June – 30 November licence may result in revocation of the licence and/or application of the penalties as Ducks (Anatidae) 1 April – 30 September 1 October – 31 March prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its regulations. REPTILES SPECIES CLOSED SEASON OPEN SEASON Red-footed tortoise 1 April – 31 July with 1 August – 31 March The licence-holder must provide the necessary care for the animals. Attention must be (Chelonoidis carbonaria) restriction on carapace size paid to the following: i.e. maximum harvest length of 10cm SCL • Due attention must be paid to the diet and nutritional requirements of animals that (straight carapace length) form part of the collection; Green Iguana (Iguana 1 May – 31 July 1 August – 30 April • Animals must not be overcrowded in enclosures; iguana) • Animals must be kept in adequately ventilated enclosures; • Predators and prey should not be housed together or in proximity to each other as this would cause undue stress to the species; • Where appropriate (and especially for nocturnal animals), provide hide-boxes for the animals; • Sick animals must be isolated and reasonably cared for. Where necessary, a Veterinarian must attend to the animal; • An enrichment plan must be developed for each animal; • It is expected that a small percentage of mortalities may occur. Deaths must be accurately recorded on the register. Dead animals must be disposed of in an acceptable manner. This includes 1) burial in an area away from a water supply; or 2) incineration where it is safe to do so. • Unusual levels of deaths must be reported immediately to personnel of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority or the GWCMC. The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any person or institution who hunts, confines or keeps in captivity any wildlife for scientific research. 16 13 The licence holder shall comply with the terms and conditions of this licence. The prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its regulations. licence-holder shall:

1. Have this licence in his/her possession during collection of specimens. If the licence holder is a research facility, a copy of the licence must be displayed at the facility. Where live animals are being held, the licence-holder must provide the necessary care

2. Fulfill the requirements of other agencies/ institutions when conducting research for the animals. Attention must be paid to the following: on wild species of flora and fauna and, if necessary, exporting specimens of the same. • The diet and nutritional requirements of animals that form part of the collection;

3. Share data collected with the GWCMC before leaving Guyana and furnish the GWCMC with a final report of their findings upon completion of the same. • Animals must not be overcrowded in enclosures;

4. Not conduct research on Indigenous lands without the express approval of both • Animals must be kept in adequately ventilated enclosures; the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs and the Village Council of the area of • Predators and prey should not be housed together or in proximity to each other as interest. this would cause undue stress to the species;

5. Not remove protected species from the natural environment without the written approval of the GWCMC. • Where appropriate (and especially for nocturnal animals), provide hide-boxes for the animals; Failure on the part of the licence holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this licence may result in the revocation of the licence and/or application of the penalties • Sick animals must be isolated and reasonably cared for. Where necessary, a prescribed in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and its Regulations. Veterinarian must attend to the animal; • An enrichment plan must be developed for each animal; • It is expected that a small percentage of mortalities may occur. Deaths must be accurately recorded on the register. Dead animals must be disposed of in an The terms and conditions that follow are to be upheld by any person/institution who acceptable manner. This includes 1) burial in an area away from a water supply; or hunts, keeps or confines in captivity any wildlife for a collection for exhibition/display. 2) incineration where it is safe to do so. The licence-holder shall comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this licence. • Unusual levels of deaths must be reported immediately to personnel of the Guyana The licence-holder shall: Livestock Development Authority or the GWCMC.

1. Display a copy of the licence at the collection site.

2. Collect species only with prior approval of the GWCMC.

3. Comply with all laws, regulations and guidelines of the GWCMC.

4. Where live animals are part of the collection, adhere to the specifications for holding live animals as prescribed by the GWCMC.

5. Ensure strict hygienic practices are observed at all times.

6. Maintain accurate records in a format specified by the GWCMC.

7. Have appropriate housing for each species held at the premises.

8. Ensure that the animals are cared for in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury, damage to health, cruel treatment and suffering.

9. Dispose of dead animals in a manner deemed acceptable by the GWCMC. Failure on the part of the licence holder to adhere to the terms and conditions of this licence may result in the revocation of the licence and/or application of the penalties 14 15