The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List to reflect Federal listing changes. Rule 68A-27.0012(1) of the Florida Administrative Code requires that when species native to Florida are added or reclassified under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the species shall be so listed or reclassified in the Florida Administrative Code to reflect the federal designation. Because of recent federal designations, staff is proposing to add two species (Nassau grouper and giant manta ray) to 68A-27.003(1).