FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Request for Written Comments on Biological Status
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
68A-27.0012Procedures for Listing and Removing Species from Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species List
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has received and initiated species evaluation requests to list the southern dusky salamander (Desmognathus auriculatus), alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula), and blackbanded sunfish (Enneacanthus chaetodon) as state-designated Threatened species pursuant to subsection 68A-27.0012(2), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Commission requests written information and data on the biological status of these three 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 subparagraph 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: Dr. Katherine Richardson, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Ave East (Mail Code: 2A), Tallahassee, FL 32311 or emailed to Imperiled@MyFWC.com. Responses will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023.
