U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service species profiles
Primary source
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Official U.S. federal species pages for listed, petitioned, or conservation-relevant wildlife, including status, range, recovery, and habitat context.
What you'll find here
Federal status
Recovery context
Current range
Critical habitat and threats
Specific data we draw from it: species profile URL, federal status, range, threats, recovery notes.
Good to know
Regulatory status. Keep USFWS status separate from IUCN, NatureServe, and state rankings; it answers a specific U.S. federal question.
How to cite this source
Cite the specific FWS species page or notice used, including the species name and URL.
License
U.S. government facts are generally public domain, but page text and third-party media should still be attributed and checked.
Caution
Federal status does not equal global conservation status; note the jurisdiction before generalizing.
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