Availability of the Lepanthes Eltorensis and Cranichis Ricartii Recovery Plan Technical/Agency Draft for Review and Comment

Résumé

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces availability for public review of a technical/agency draft recovery plan for Lepanthes eltorensis and Cranichis ricartii. Lepanthes eltorensis and Cranichis ricartii are orchids endemic to mountain forests in Puerto Rico. Lepanthes eltorensis is currently known from five discrete sites in the palo colorado and dwarf forests of the Caribbean National Forest. Cranichis ricartii has been found at only three locations in the Maricao Forest of western Puerto Rico. Both species are threatened by forest management practices, hurricane damage, and collection. The Service solicits review and comments from the public on this draft plan.