FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Request for Written Comments on Biological Status
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has initiated species evaluation requests to list the Homosassa shrew (Sorex longirostris eionis) and the Sherman’s fox squirrel (Sciurus niger shermani) as state-designated Threatened species pursuant to 68A-27.0012(2), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has initiated species evaluation requests to delist the harlequin darter (Etheostoma histrio) and the osprey of Monroe County (Pandion haliaetus) pursuant to 68A-27.0012(2), F.A.C.. The Commission requests written information and data on the biological status of the four species pursuant to sub-subparagraph 68A-27.0012(2)(c)2.b., F.A.C. The Commission is specifically requesting information on: population size and trends; distribution and range; threats to the species; published population viability models; and specific aspects of the species’ life history that may influence the status of the species. In accordance with 68A-27.0012(2)(d)2., F.A.C., information on the management needs and the socio/economic impacts of the listing will be sought at a future date, in preparation for the drafting of the species-specific action plan for inclusion into the Imperiled Species Management Plan. Information and data should be sent to: Melissa Tucker, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian Street, Mail station 2A, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600. Responses will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2017.
