Development of DNA Markers for Siamese Crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) Identification

Somsak Apisitwanich¹, Surin Peyachoknakul¹, Savitr Trakulnaleamsai²,
Napavarn Noparatnaraporn² And Saran Cheenacharoen¹

      Crocodylus siamensis is listed in the Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It is allowed to be culture for exportation of their parts and product. This DNA marker development could generate markers for Siamese Crocodile identification. This is very useful for crocodile detection before emancipating them to the nature or exporting.