The Crater Lake newt's classification as an endangered species due to invasive signal crayfish threat is under USFWS review.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has acknowledged a petition to classify the Crater Lake newt as an endangered species due to its declining population. This decline is linked to the rise of invasive signal crayfish, which thrive in warmer temperatures and threaten the native newt's survival. A yearlong scientific review will be conducted to assess the newt's eligibility for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
October 10, 2024
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