Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Endangered Species Status for Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub
Summary
The Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to officially protect the Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub, a small fish found only in Nevada, by listing it as an endangered species. This protection would limit activities that could harm the fish or its habitat, such as water diversion or pollution, to help prevent the species from going extinct.
Key Points
- 1A rare fish species called the Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub would receive federal protection as an endangered species if this rule is approved
- 2The protection means that activities that harm the fish or destroy its natural habitat could be restricted or require special permits
- 3The fish only lives in Fish Lake Valley in Nevada and faces threats from habitat loss and environmental changes
- 4The public has until March 7, 2026 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposal
- 5If approved, the rule would require the government to develop a plan to help recover and protect this species
Key Dates
February 4, 2026
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