# Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Taxonomic Correction for the Grand Cayman Ground Iguana
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Direct final rule. · Published 2016-09-12 · Effective 2016-11-14 · 81 FR 62657
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-21845
- **Category:** endangered-species
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 62657
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 17
- **Publication date:** 2016-09-12
- **Effective date:** 2016-11-14
- **Interior docket:** Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2016-0097
## Abstract

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the revised taxonomy of Cyclura nubila lewisi (Grand Cayman ground iguana) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are revising the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife to reflect the current scientifically accepted taxonomy and nomenclature of this species: Cyclura lewisi (Grand Cayman blue iguana). This action that does not alter the regulatory protections afforded to this species.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/12/2016-21845/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-taxonomic-correction-for-the-grand-cayman-ground)
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