FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Request for Written Comments on Biological Status
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has initiated a species evaluation request to list the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys suwannienensis), and the Apalachicola alligator snapping turtle (Machrochelys apalachicolae) as State-designated Threatened Species pursuant to 68A-27.0012(2), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Commission requests written information and data on the biological status of the alligator snapping turtle pursuant to 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 a species-specific action 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., Tuesday September 1, 2015.
