NMFS Initiates 5-Year Review for Non-U.S. Distinct Population Segment of Smalltooth Sawfish

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has initiated a 5-year review for the non-U.S. distinct population segment of smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) to ensure the accuracy of its listing classification under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The review will consider new information on the species' status, threats, and recovery since its listing in 2015.