Terrestrial Export Permit
Flora & Fauna (samples, products or by-products)
Voucher Specimens
ANAM and STRI require that voucher specimens be deposited in Panama.
Plant Vouchers
The ANAM keeps plant vouchers in the Herbarium of the University of Panama. A sample of each plant species collected or studied during the course of your research must be properly prepared, labeled, and, when possible, identified. Two sets (one for the University of Panama and one for STRI) should be sent to:
From outside the US
Profesora Mireya Correa
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Apartado 0843-03092
Balboa, Panama Republic of Panama
From inside the US
Profesora Mireya Correa
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Unit 0948
APO AA 34002-0948
Insect Vouchers
The ANAM keeps voucher specimens of invertebrates at the Fairchild Museum, University of Panama. Two sets must be prepared, one for STRI Synoptic Insect Collection and one for the University of Panama. They should be pinned, in most cases, labelled and, where possible, identified and sent to Dr.Annette Aiello. Dr. Aiello will prepare the necessary paperwork and, forward the University specimens to Professor Diomedes Quintero, of the Fairchild Museum.
From outside the US
Dr. Annette Aiello
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Apartado 0843-03092
Balboa, Panama Republic of Panama
From inside the US
Dr. Annette Aiello
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Unit 0948
APO AA 34002-0948
Mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians
ANAM requires that a voucher specimen be deposited at the Vertebrate Museum of the University of Panama. These must be identified, properly prepared, mounted and labeled, and sent to:
From outside the US
Orelis Arosemena
Visitor Services Office
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Apartado 0843-03092
Balboa, Panama Republic of Panama
From inside the US
Orelis Arosemena
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Unit 0948
APO AA 34002-0948
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