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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule To List the Giant Manta Ray as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act

endangered-species · Published 2018-01-22 · Effective 2018-02-21 · 83 FR 2916

Document

Document number
2018-01031
Federal Register citation
83 FR 2916
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
endangered-species
Publication date
2018-01-22
Effective date
2018-02-21
NOAA docket
Docket No. 160105011-7999-03

Abstract

We, NMFS, announce a final rule to list the giant manta ray (Manta birostris) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have reviewed the status of the giant manta ray, including efforts being made to protect this species, and considered public comments submitted on the proposed rule as well as new information received since publication of the proposed rule. We have made our final determinations based on the best scientific and commercial data available. At this time, we conclude that critical habitat is not determinable because data sufficient to perform the required analyses are lacking; however, we solicit information on habitat features and areas in U.S. waters that may meet the definition of critical habitat for the giant manta ray.

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