Energy & environment · 16/10/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Critical Habitat Designation for Endangered Fish Species
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated critical habitat for five endangered fish species: the Cumberland darter, rush darter, yellowcheek darter, Chucky madtom, and laurel dace, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This designation aims to conserve the habitat of these species, covering approximately 86 river kilometers.