After review of a petition seeking to protect the least chub under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will undertake a more thorough review of the species to determine whether to propose adding the least chub to the list of threatened or endangered species.

This petition finding indicated that the Service finds it appropriate to conduct a complete status review of the least chub under the ESA.  The 90-day finding is only the first step in a process that triggers a review of all the biological information available.

The public is invited to provide comments and information about the species and its habitat.  Please see the Federal Register notice for more information.

• Federal Register Notice October 15, 2008 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Least Chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis) as Threatened or Endangered With Critical Habitat
• Press Release October 15, 2008 Least Chub May Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Listing Program