Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Fauna

What does this measure?

This indicator measures the status of endangered and threatened wildlife and flora in Orange County. The table provides a list of specific species, along with their classification status for the years 2011, 2014, and 2025.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Fauna by klancellotti

Endangered = in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range

Threatened = likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range

Summary Statement

In summary, the table categorizes various species of fauna, including clams, mammals, and reptiles, as well as flora, specifically flowering plants. The Dwarf wedgemussel, Indiana Bat, and Northern Long-eared Bat were listed as endangered in 2025. Meanwhile, the Bog turtle and the Small whorled pogonia are listed as threatened in the same year (2025).

Sources

US Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/countySearch!speciesByCountyReport.action?fips=36071

https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/report/species-listings-by-current-range-county?fips=36071