Endangered and Threatened Species: Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species

Key Points

• 1The Fish and Wildlife Service reviewed species that were proposed for endangered or threatened status and decided these particular species do not meet the criteria for protection
• 2Species not listed will not receive the legal protections that endangered species get, such as habitat protection and restrictions on hunting or capture
• 3This is a proposed rule, meaning there is a public comment period where people can provide feedback before a final decision is made
• 4Landowners and businesses in areas where these species live may have fewer restrictions on their activities compared to areas with protected species
• 5The decision applies to Region 2 of the Fish and Wildlife Service, which covers parts of the southwestern and south-central United States

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