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Noncontrolled Species
"Noncontrolled species" are live, exotic wildlife species, subspecies, or hybrid of that species that may be possessed, sold, purchased or exchanged in the state without a permit, except as provided in this subchapter or in Montana statutes or federal statutes. An uncontrolled species may not be released into the wild unless authorized in writing by the department. This definition does not authorize the sale, possession, transportation, importation or exportation of a noncontrolled species in violation of any applicable federal or state statute or regulation or county or city ordinance.
Noncontrolled exotic wildlife
MAY NOT be released or transplanted within the state, but
MAY be possessed or sold as pets in Montana without a permit.
Amphibians | Arachnids | Birds | Crustaceans | Fish | Mammals | Reptiles
Limbless Amphibians
Caeciliidae
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ichthyophiidae (fish caecillians) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Rhinatrematidae(beaked caecilians) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Scolecomorphidae (tropical caecilians) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Uraeotyphlidae (Indian caecilians) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
Amphibians
Frogs
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Atelopodidae (harlequin frogs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Bufonidae (true toads) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Cameroon volcano frog (Xenopus amieti) | 3/2010 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Centrolenidae (glass frogs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Dendrobatidae (poison dart frogs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Eritrea clawed frog (Xenopus clivii) | 3/2010 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Hylidae (tree frogs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Hyperoliidae family | 1/2004 & 8/2007 | MCA 87-5-706 & ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Leptodactylidae family (rain frogs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Microhylidae (narrow-mouthed toads) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Pelobatidae (spadefoot toads) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Pelodytidae (old world spadefoot toads) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Ranidae (true frogs, except bullfrogs, Rana catesbeiana) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Rhacophoridae (old world tree frogs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Rhinophrynidae (Mexican burrowing frog) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
Salamanders
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ambystomatidae (mole salamanders) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Amphiumidae (amphiumas) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Cryptobranchidae (hellbenders) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Dicamptodontidae (giant salamanders) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Hynobiidae (Asian salamanders) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Plethodontidae (woodland salamanders) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Proteidae (waterdogs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Salamandridae (newts, except for rough-skinned newt, Taricha granulosa) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Sirenidae (sirens) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
Arachnids
Scorpions
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) | 8/2007 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Tanzanian redclaw scorpion (Pandinus cavimanus) | 8/2007 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
Birds
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cacatuidae (cockatoos) nonnative species in the subfamily Phaisianae except the following which have been defined as upland game birds which are controlled: Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar), Gray (Hungarian) partridge (Perdix perdix), Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) |
1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Emberizidae (cardinals) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Estrildidae (finches) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Loriidae (lories) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Ploceidae (weavers) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Psittacidae (parrots) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Ramphastidae (toucans, toucanettes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Sturnidae (mynahs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Thraupidae (tanagers) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Viduinae (wydahs) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Timaliidae (mesias) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Zosteropidae (zosterops) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
Crustaceans
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Terrestrial hermit crabs (Coenobita spp) | 3/2010 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
Fish
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| All tropical fish, subtropical fish, and marine fish, for use in residential and office aquariums unless otherwise listed in rule or statute. | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
Mammals
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris and Atelerix algirus) | 5/2005 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Degu, Bush-tailed rat (Octodon degus) | 11/2006 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Jungle cat (Felis chaus) | 11/2006 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Serval cat (Leptailrus serval) | 11/2006 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) | 5/2005 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Two-toe sloth (Choloepus didoctylus) | 11/2006 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Wallaby (Bennets) (Macropus rufogriseus) | 5/2005 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
| Wallaby (Tammar) (Macropus eugenii) | 5/2005 | ARM 12.6.2205 |
Reptiles
Snakes, some species are listed as prohibited
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Acrochordidae (file and elephant trunk snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Aniliidae (pipe snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Anomalepididae (blind snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Boidae (boas) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Bolyeriidae (Round Island Boas) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Colubridae (modern snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Leptotyphlopidae (blind snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Pythonidae (pythons) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Tropidophiidae (dwarf boas) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Typhlopidae (blind snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Uropeltidae (shield-tailed snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Xenopeltidae (sunbeam snakes) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
Lizards
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Agamidae (chisel-teeth lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Amphisbaenidae (worm lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Anelytropsidae (limbless lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Anguidae (glass and alligator lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Anniellidae (legless lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Chamaeleonidae (chameleons) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Cordylidae (girdle-tailed lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Corytophanidae (casquehead lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Crotaphytidae (collared and leopard lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Dibamidae (blind lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Eublepharidae (eyelid geckos) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Feyliniidae (African snake skinks) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Gekkonidae (geckos) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Helodermatidae (beaded lizards and gila monsters) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Iguanidae (iguanas) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Lacertidae (wall lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Lanthanotidae (earless monitor) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Phrynosomatidae (earless, spiny, and horned lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Polychrotidae (anoles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Pygopodidae (snake lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Scincidae (skinks) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Teiidae (whiptail) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Tropiduridae (neotropical ground lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Varanidae (monitor lizard) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Xantusiidae (night lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Xenosauridae (knob-scaled lizards) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
Turtles
| Species Name | Date Classified | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Carettochelyidae (New Guinea softshell turtles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Chelidae (snake-necked turtles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Chelydridae (snapping turtles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Dermatemydidae (Central American river turtle) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Emydidae (pond turtles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Kinosternidae (mud turtles and musk turtles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Pelomedusidae (hidden-necked turtles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Platysternidae (big-headed turtle) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Testudinidae (tortoises) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
| Trionychidae (soft-shelled turtles) | 1/2004 | MCA 87-5-706 |
