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Florida's Imperiled Species

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s goal is to provide conservation for imperiled species through a comprehensive management system including a listing process that requires a written conservation plan for all listed species.

A team of FWC employees has been working on draft rules to achieve this goal as well as identify species that need state intervention for survival. The draft rules link species protections to science, while using a balanced approach through collaboration and partnerships.

The FWC welcomes public input and comment on the draft rules. The current draft will be revised based on stakeholder and public input and the revised draft may be presented to the Commission in December. Adoption of the rules may occur at the February Commission meeting.

The public comment period on the draft rule is closed at this time.

Draft Rule Changes for Threatened Wildlife

Under Article IV, Section 9 of the Florida Constitution, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has constitutional authority to "exercise the regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to wild animal life and fresh water aquatic life, and shall also exercise regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to marine life..." However, whales, manatees, and sea turtles are managed under statutory authority granted by the Florida Legislature.

On this site you will find rules and regulations along with other information pertaining to these animals. Thank you for your interest and support for listed species recovery in Florida.

List of imperiled species (190KB)

Species-specific pages

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