Federal Register
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Four Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species- Facts included
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced findings that four species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
- The four species named are Blueridge springfly (Remenus kirchneri), lobed roachfly (Tallaperla lobata), Mojave poppy bee (Perdita meconis), and streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri).
- The Service states it reviewed the "best scientific and commercial data available" before reaching this conclusion.
- The Service asks the public to submit any new information relevant to the status of the species or their habitats.
- Sourcing
- High – the information comes directly from an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcement, which is a primary source for agency decisions.
- Framing
- The text is primarily a factual report of an agency decision, using official language and a call for public input; it does not contain personal opinions.
- Omissions
- The announcement does not explain the specific scientific or commercial data that led to the determination, the criteria used to assess listing eligibility, any ongoing threats to the species, or the potential consequences of not listing them.
- Rhetorical notes (2)
- official language · call to action