Endangered Freshwater Fishes Of The Southeastern United States

Endangered native freshwater fishes are catalogued for 16 southeastern states. The status of each of the 356 species is included at the nationaL regionaL or state levels. A standardized list of categories (endangered; threatened; special concern - national; special concern - state; extirpated) and definitions are suggested for use in state programs. Further recommendations are made to base programs on the state level on sound and manageable endangered species checklists.