Section 10(a)(1)(A) Scientific Permit Requirements For Conducting Houston Toad Presence/Absence Surveys

Section 10(a)(1)(A) Scientific Permit Requirements For Conducting Houston Toad Presence/Absence Surveys
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This document provides guidance on when you might be at risk of “taking” a Houston toad while conducting presence/absence surveys and when it is advisable to have a Section 10(a)(1)(A) permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act) to be covered for “take.”

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The Austin Ecological Services Field Office is one of four field offices throughout the state of Texas under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ecological Services program. This program works closely with our partners to conserve the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitat by providing...
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Houston toad on a bed of pine needles

The Houston toad was first described by Sanders (1953) based on specimens collected from the area of Houston, Texas. The species is a small to medium-sized (5 to 8 centimeters [2 to 3 inches] long) amphibian covered with raised patches of skin that resemble warts. The Houston toad is generally...

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