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Dec 13, 2021 · From the Florida manatee and American alligator to Florida panther, here are just seven of the most notable endangered species in Florida.
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Four species had changes in their scientific names: Short tailed snake, Bluetail mole skink, Florida Keys mole skink, and Sand skink. The Bryde’s whale (Gulf of Mexico subspecies) was listed as Endangered by NMFS on May 15, 2019 and listed by FWC as Federally Endangered on February 9, 2021.
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Sep 26, 2023 · Florida has many endangered and threatened species, such as the Florida panther, the Key deer, the West Indian manatee, and the red-cockaded woodpecker. These species are essential to Florida’s ecosystem, and their decline can significantly impact biodiversity and environmental balance.
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Atlantic sturgeonShortnose sturgeonSmalltooth sawfishHawksbill sea turtleKemp’s ridley sea turtleLeatherback sea turtleBachman’s wood warblerCape Sable seaside sparrowEskimo curlewEverglade snail kiteAnastasia Island beach mouseChoctawhatchee beach mouseFinback whaleFlorida bonneted batBartram’s scrub-hairstreakFlorida leafwingMiami blue butterflyMiami tiger beetleChoctaw beanFat threeridge (mussel)Gulf moccasinshell (mussel)Ochlockonee moccasinshell (mussel)Apr 13, 2022 · In 50 years, the endangered Florida panther has made a long journey back from the brink of extinction. The population has rebounded from an estimated low of 10 animals to over 200 animals since it was put on the first Endangered species list in 1967. Now the panther is at a crossroads.
Florida’s imperiled species are fish and wildlife species that meet criteria to be listed as federally endangered, federally threatened or state-designated. The current listing status of all of Florida's federal and state listed species is found in Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species List.
endangered or federally-designated threatened species. In addition, the state has a listing process to identify species that are not federally listed but at risk of extinction. These species will be called State-designated Threatened. All state-designated species were grandfathered on the list and are currently undergoing status reviews.
