U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Threatened Species Status for Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly and Critical Habitat Designation

Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a 12-month finding that the Puerto Rican harlequin butterfly should be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, with a proposed rule issued under section 4(d) of the Act. The service also proposes to designate approximately 41,266 acres of critical habitat for the species.