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Florida's Imperiled Species | |
Panama City Crayfish (Procambarus econfinae)Current status is a Species of Special Concern. The FWC received two petitions to re-evaluate the status of the Panama City crayfish. The petitions were received in 2001 and 2003, respectively. In fulfillment of the 2001 petition, a biological assessment following the listing process rules was initiated. However, a listing moratorium was initiated in 2003 and the listing process rules were changed in April 2005. Following the new process, a biological status report was completed, reviewed by independent peer reviewers, and presented to the Commission at the June 2006 Commission meeting. The Commission agreed that reclassification of the Panama City crayfish from Species of Special Concern to Threatened is warranted; however the reclassification will not occur until a management plan for the species is approved. Public comment was sought and incorporated on a draft and again on a revised draft management plan. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is currently finalizing the Panama City crayfish management plan based on input received. The final plan is scheduled to be presented for approval at the February 2008 Commission meeting to be held in Panama City. Please view our Listing Process for more information on the listing process moratorium and changes. Below is a link to the petitions received in 2001 and 2003 and the Biological Status Report. | |
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