Why is the FWC evaluating the status of the bald eagle, gopher tortoise, manatee and Panama City crayfish?
The FWC received petitions to assess the status of the bald eagle, gopher tortoise, manatee, and Panama City crayfish from 2001-03. In April 2005, the listing process was updated and the Commission directed staff to evaluate these species under the new listing process rules. All four biological status reviews were presented at the June 2006 Commission meeting.
