Threatened and Endangered Species
Habitat loss, disease, invasion of exotic species, and pollution are some of the reasons that native animal and plant species may face extinction. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 has afforded some measure of protection and recognized the aesthetic, educational, historic, and scientific value of these species. It also allows for the classification of species as threatened or endangered and mandates legal protection for species so listed.
Threatened species: Any species that is in danger of becoming endangered throughout its range.
Note: This list includes only federally listed species; it does not include state-listed species.
Threatened and Endangered Species List
List updated July 29, 2009
Did You Know?
The islands of the Dry Tortugas are in a constant state of flux. Due to the errosive effects of tropical storms, shorelines are constantly being reshaped. In fact, entire islands have been know to disappear or reform following the passage of particularly violent hurricanes.