Code of Maine Rules
09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL
Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE
Section 137-7-18 - Species Lists

Universal Citation: 09 ME Code Rules ยง 137-7-18

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. Prohibited Species: See 7.06(2) for exceptions for research institutions.

A. Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus);

B. Mute swan (Cygnusolor);

2. Category 1 Restricted Species: The following species are listed as Category 1 Restricted species, unless they are identified in another category in this Chapter or are on the Unrestricted List:

A. Any wildlife listed by the USFWS as an injurious species within 50 CFR 16 Injurious Wildlife (http://www.fws.gov/injuriouswildlife/pdf_files/Current_Listed_IW.pdf)

B. Any species listed in CITES Appendix I ( https://cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php)

C. Any species listed as threatened or endangered by the USFWS

D. Amphibia(Amphibians) - Captive Bred Origin Only
(1) Hymenochirus curtipes Western Dwarf Clawed Frog

(2) Mantella aurantiaca Golden Mantella

(3) Mantella bernhardi Bernhard's Mantella

(4) Mantella crocea Yellow Mantella

(5) Mantella viridis Green Mantella

(6) Xenopus laevis African Clawed Frog

E. Aves(Birds)

All pet birds including federally regulated birds brought into this state, must be obtained from companies that are registered with the Maine Department of Agriculture. Birds must be identified as having a health certificate when importing the following birds from out of state, regardless of the purpose. The birds must have current VS 9-3 or VS 9-2 form certifying that the birds come from a flock participating in the Nation Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). For more information on importing domesticated game birds and examples of the required forms please visit the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/documents/Importationoflivegamebirdsetc.pdf

(1) Cyanoliseus patagonus Burrowing Parrot

(2) Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra

(3) Enicognathus ferrugineus Austral Parakeet

(4) Enicognathus leptorhynchus Slender-billed Parakeet

(5) Family Anatidae All Species in Family Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)

(6) Family Bucerotidae All Species in Family Bucerotidae (Hornbills)

(7) Family Casuariidae All Species in Family Casuariidae (Cassowaries and Emu)

(8) Family Ciconiidae All Species in Family Ciconiidae (Storks)

(9) Family Columbidae All Species in Family Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)

(10) Family Coraciidae All Species in Family Coraciidae (Rollers)

(11) Family Corvidae All Species in Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies)

(12) Family Cracidae All Species in Family Cracidae (Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans)

(13) Family Gruidae All Species in Family Gruidae (Cranes)

(14) Family Musophagidae All Species in Family Musophagidae (Turacos)

(15) Family Phasianidae All Species in Family Phasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)

(16) Family Phoenicopteridae All Species in Family Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

(17) Family Psophiidae All Species in Family Psophiidae (Trumpters)

(18) Family Ramphastidae All Species in Family Ramphastidae (Toucans)

(19) Family Spheniscidae All Species in Family Spheniscidae (Penguins)

(20) Family Strigopidae All Species in Family Strigopidae (New Zealand Parrots)

(21) Family Sturnidae All Species in Family Sturnidae (Starlings)

(22) Lybius dubius Bearded Barbet

(23) Order Accipitriformes All Species in Order Accipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, and Allies)

(24) Order Charadriiformes All Species in Order Charadriiformes (Waders, Gulls, and Auks)

(25) Order Falconiformes All Species in Order Falconiformes (Falcons)

(26) Order Otidiformes All Species in Order Otidiformes (Bustards)

(27) Order Pelecaniformes All Species in Order Pelecaniformes (Pelicans, Herons, Ibises, and Allies)

(28) Order Strigiformes All Species in Order Strigiformes (Owls)

(29) Struthio camelus Common Ostrich

F. Mammalia(Mammals)
(1) Callosciurus prevostii Prevost's Squirrel

(2) Choloepus hoffmanni Hoffmann's Two-toed Sloth

(3) Coendou prehensilis Brazilian Porcupine

(4) Cynomys ludovicianus Black-tailed Prairie Dog

(5) Dasyprocta aguti Red-rumped Agouti

(6) Dasypus novemcinctus Long-nosed Armadillo

(7) Family Antilocapridae All Species in Family Antilocapridae (Pronghorn and Relatives)

(8) Family Aplodontiidae All Species in Family Aplodontiidae (Mountain Beavers)

(9) Family Bovidae All Species in Family Bovidae (Bovids)

(10) Family Canidae All Species in Family Canidae (Canids)

(11) Family Castoridae All Species in Family Castoridae (Beavers)

(12) Family Cervidae All Species in Family Cervidae (Deer)

(13) Family Elephantidae All Species in Family Elephantidae (Elephants)

(14) Family Equidae All Species in Family Equidae (Horses, Zebras, and Asses)

(15) Family Felidae All Species in Family Felidae (Cats)

(16) Family Giraffidae All Species in Family Giraffidae (Giraffids)

(17) Family Hippopotamidae All Species in Family Hippopotamidae (Hippopotamuses)

(18) Family Hyaenidae All Species in Family Hyaenidae (Hyenas)

(19) Family Macropodidae All Species in Family Macropodidae (Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Allies)

(20) Family Mustelidae All Species in Family Mustelidae (Badgers, Otters, Weasels, and Relatives)

(21) Family Odobenidae All Species in Family Odobenidae (Walruses)

(22) Family Otariidae All Species in Family Otariidae (Eared Seals)

(23) Family Phocidae All Species in Family Phocidae (True Seals)

(24) Family Rhinocerotidae All Species in Family Rhinocerotidae (Rhinoceroses)

(25) Family Suidae All Species in Family Suidae (Pigs, including but not limited to Eurasian Wild Boar, Sus scrofa).

(26) Family Tapiridae All Species in Family Tapiridae (Tapirs)

(27) Family Viverridae All Species in Family Viverridae (Civets and Allies)

(28) Hystrix cristata Crested Porcupine

(29) Monodelphis domestica Gray Short-tailed Opossum

(30) Order Cetacea All Species in Order Cetacea (Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises)

(31) Order Chiroptera All Species in Order Chiroptera (Bats)

(32) Order Primates All Species in Order Primates (Primates)

(33) Order Sirenia All Species in Order Sirenia (Sea Cows)

(34) Orycteropus afor Aardvark

(35) Potos flavus Kinkajou

(36) Prionodon spp. All Species in Genus Prionodon (Asiatic Linsangs)

(37) Tamandua tetradactyla Southern Tamandua

G. Reptilia (Reptiles) - Captive Bred Origin Only
(1) Boiga irregularis Brown Treesnake

(2) Chilabothrus inornatus Puerto Rican Boa

(3) Chilabothrus subflavus Jamaican Boa

(4) Cyclura nubila lewisi Grand Cayman Blue Iguana

(5) Drymarchon corais couperi Eastern indigo snake

(6) Eunectes spp. All Species in Genus Eunectes

(7) Family Elapidae All Species in Family Elapidae (Cobras, Coral Snakes, Elapids, Kraits)

(8) Family Helodermatidae All Species in Family Helodermatidae (Beaded Lizards)

(9) Family Viperidae All Species in Family Viperidae (Vipers)

(10) Gopherus Polyphemus Gopher Tortoise

(11) Lampropeltis herrerae Isla Todos Santos King Snake

(12) Morelia amethistina Amethystine Python

(13) Morelia kinghorni Scrub Python

(14) Nerodia clarkii Atlantic Salt Marsh Snake

(15) Order Crocodilia All Species in Order Crocodilia (Crocodilians)

(16) Pelodiscus sinensis Chinese softshell turtle

(17) Pituophis ruthveni Louisiana Pine Snake

(18) Python molurus Indian Python

(19) Python natalensis Southern African Rock Python

(20) Python reticulatus Reticulated Python

(21) Python sebae Northern African Rock Python

(22) Terrapene carolina Common Box Turtle

(23) Terrapene carolina major Gulf Coast Box Turtle

(24) Terrapene carolina triunguis Three-toed Box Turtle

(25) Trachemys scripta Pond Slider

(26) Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared Slider

3. Category 2 Restricted Species: The following species are listed as Category 2 Restricted species, unless they are identified in another category in this Chapter or are on the Unrestricted List:

A. Amphibia (Amphibians) - Captive Bred Origin Only
(1) Anura ( Frogs and Toads)
(a) Phyllobates terribilis Golden Poison Frog

(b) Phyllobates vittatus Golfo Dulce Poison-dart Frog

(c) Rhinella marina Cane Toad

(2) Caudata (Salamanders)
(a) Ambystoma mexicanum Axolotl

B. Aves (Birds) - All pet birds including federally regulated birds, including finches and parrots brought into this state, must be obtained from companies that are registered with the Maine Department of Agriculture. Birds identified with a Health certificate is required: Anyone who will be importing the following birds from out of state, regardless of the purpose must have a current VS 9-3 or VS 9-2 form certifying that the birds come from a flock participating in the Nation Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP).
(1) Passeriformes (Perching Birds)
(a) Zosterops japonicas Japanese White-eye

C. Mammalia (Mammals)
(1) Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
(a) Family Camelidae All Species in Family Camelidae (Camels and Llamas)

(2) Carnivora (Carnivores)
(a) Arctictis binturong Binturong

(b) Genetta spp. All Species in Genus Genetta (Genets)

(c) Nasua narica White-nosed Coati

(d) Nasua South American Coatimundi

(e) Nasuella olivacea Mountain Coati

(3) Rodentia (Rodents)
(a) Family Caviidae All Species in Family Caviidae (Cavies)

D. Reptilia (Reptiles) - Captive Bred Origin Only
(1) Sauria (Lizards)
(a) Cyclura cornuta Rhinoceros Iguana

(b) Iguana Green Iguana

(c) Nephrurus deleani Pernatty knob-tail

(d) Varanus albigularis Rock Monitor

(e) Varanus panoptes Argus Monitor

(f) Varanus salvadorii Crocodile Monitor

(g) Varanus salvator Common Water Monitor

(h) Varanus togianus Togian Water Monitor

(2) Serpentes (Snakes)
(a) Charina spp. All Species in Genus Charina (Rubber Boas)

(b) Elaphe schrenckii Russian ratsnake

(c) Hydrodynastes gigas Brazillian Smooth Snake

(d) Liasis olivaceus Olive Python

(e) Nerodia paucimaculata Concho Water Snake

(f) Pantherophis gloydi Eastern Fox Snake

(3) Testudines (Turtles and Tortoises); must be a minimum 4" diameter.
(a) Geochelone sulcate African Spurred Tortoise

(b) Kinosternon flavescens Yellow Mud Turtle

(c) Macrochelys spp. All Species in Genus Macrochelys (Alligator Snapping Turtles)

(d) Malaclemys terrapin Northern Diamondback Terrapin

(e) Terrapene ornate Ornate Box Turtle

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