Threatened and Endangered Species Protection

An “endangered” species is one that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A “threatened”species is one that is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future.

APHIS WS threatened and endangered (T&E) species work is based on partnerships with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), State wildlife management agencies, organizations, landowners, and others. 

• During FY 2012, APHIS WS work contributed to the conservation of 168 threatened and endangered species: birds (45 species), plants (59), mammals (27), reptiles (14), fish (7), clams (3), insects (2), snails (4), and amphibians (3).

• WS T&E activities were conducted in 34 states, Virgin Islands, Guam and Cuba.

• Of the 168 listed species conserved by WS, 51 species are State listed only and 117 species were Federally listed (including some that were also State listed).

• Nearly $6.4 million in funds were expended by WS on T&E conservation during FY 2012.
  
  
• Highlight Reports
  FY 2012
  FY 2011