Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced its completion of the status review of the Warton’s cave meshweaver and concluded it does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Service made this finding based on scientific information and review that indicates that Warton’s cave meshweaver is not a distinct species and therefore not a listable entity under the ESA.
A copy of the 12-month finding and other information about the Warton’s cave meshweaver is available at http://www.regulations.govat Docket Number FWS-R2-ES-2014-0026. Supporting documentation used in preparing this finding is available for public inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Services Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite #200, Austin, TX 78758.
