Rare, threatened, and endangered vertebrates of southwest Florida and potential OCS (outer continental shelf) activity impacts
The eight southwestern Florida counties include populations of 68 vertebrates considered in this report as rare, threatened, or endangered. The terrestrial and near-shore habitats of the study area and the habitat preferences of each of the 68 vertebrates are described. Each vertebrate is listed in the habitats it occupies, and information about reproduction, feeding, and where available, population estimates, is given under the habitat considered most important for each species. The distributions of the rare, threatened and endangered vertebrates by county and habitat demonstrate the relative importance of the southernmost counties (Monroe and Collier) and wetland and coastal habitats. Activities contributing to the decline of these 68 vertebrates are assessed and habitat loss is overwhelmingly more important for all.
- Research Organization:
- University of South Florida, Tampa (USA). Dept. of Biology
- OSTI ID:
- 5647879
- Report Number(s):
- PB-83-250811
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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