Critical Habitats
What is a critical habitat?
Critical habitat is a term defined as specific geographic
areas that are essential for the survival of a threatened
or endangered species. Critical habitat may include an area
that is not currently occupied by the species but may be
necessary for its recovery. Learn more about critical
habitats [PDF].
Where are critical habitats?
Visit the US Fish & Wildlife Service's online service
for information regarding Threatened
and Endangered Species Critical Habitat designation across
the United States. Visit our office Critical
Habitat map [PDF].
There are currently 13 endangered
or threatened species in Northwest Florida that have
a critical habitat:
The GIS layers for the final Critical Habitat designation
for species’ in which we were involved are available
via the Service’s Critical
Habitat Portal. This portal maintains final Critical
Habitat designation for federally listed species throughout
the United States. For proposed designations being developed
in our office, please email the Panama City Field Office
with a GIS
Data Request, and indicate which species you need.
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