Mexico in the International Reptile Skin Trade: a Case Study |
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Authors: | Inés Arroyo-Quiroz Ramón Pérez-Gil Nigel Leader-Williams |
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Institution: | (1) Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, Department of Anthropology, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NS, UK;(2) Present address: Centro de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas, UNAM, Morelia, México;(3) FAUNAM AC, José Maria Velasco 109 Local 8a, Col. San José Insurgentes, CP 03900 México, DF, México |
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Abstract: | This paper examines the role of Mexico as importer, manufacturer, producer and distributor centre of reptile skins from non-native
and native species, through a combination of documentary research and survey methods. A number of key findings were derived
from this study. Although Mexico has adopted the “System for the Conservation, Management and Sustainable Use of Wildlife”
(SUMA), the country still relies on reptile skins from non-native species. In contrast, the smaller numbers of skins used
from native species mainly derive from captive breeding schemes that although biologically sustainable, provide no incentive
for habitat conservation. Sustainable use of reptile skins from native species could positively encourage conservation in
Mexico. However, as a megadiverse country with potential to produce wildlife, Mexico will have to implement an appropriate
regulatory framework to support local communities to promote the sustainable use of native species. |
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Keywords: | Conservation Mexico Reptile skin Sustainable use Wildlife trade |
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