Regulation & law · 23/09/1998Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Reclassification of Yacare Caiman and Two Other Caiman Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to reclassify the yacare caiman from endangered to threatened status due to its current listing not accurately reflecting its status. The Service also plans to list two other caiman species as threatened by reason of their similar appearance, aiming to protect the yacare caiman from uncontrolled use.