Difference between revisions of "Special Status Species"

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Designations

There are many special status designations; often they are agency specific ( full list). These designations have different legal implications. "Listed" species are those that have been listed as either Endangered or Threatened under the state or federal Endangered Species Act. These species are legally protected; state and federal agencies are required to prevent further decline of listed species.

There are many other designations that do not carry the same legal weight but serve to draw attention to "at risk" species. For example, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife also maintain "Species of Special of Concern" and "Watch lists". Though these designations do not confer legal protection, they often play a role in land use decisions. Large development projects, for example, may reject sites with documented Species of Special Concern to avoid complications should the species become listed.

• • Endangered
  • Threatened

• Federally listed
  • Endangered
  • Threatened

• State Candidate
  • Threatened or Endangered
  • Delisting

• Federally Proposed
  • Endangered
  • Threatened
  • Delisting

Lead Agencies

Species of special status are designated by both state and federal government.

• California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CFDW) Formerly California Department of Fish and Game.

• US Fish and Wildlife Service.

• National Marine Fisheries Service.

Implications under CEQA

Lists (links)

Special status animals of the central coast

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Species

Links

US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species Lists

CA Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species Lists

References

1. ↑ List maintained by CDFW https://www.dfg.ca.gov/biogeodata/cnddb/pdfs/TEAnimals.pdf

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