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Proposed Endangered Species Listing for Jamaican Kite Swallowtail Butterfly

This notice from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces a proposed regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a purchase or contract action - No products or services are being requested or procured - The agency is proposing to list the Jamaican kite swallowtail butterfly (Eurytides marcellinus) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act - Action is based on scientific and commercial data showing threats such as habitat loss, limited breeding sites, and potential illegal collection - The Service is seeking public comments and information to inform the final determination - No contract value, period of performance, or line items are associated with this notice - Place of performance and contracting office: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the Jamaican kite swallowtail butterfly, native to Jamaica, as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. This action is based on a review of the best scientific and commercial data indicating the species is at risk. Listing would add the butterfly to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and extend legal protections. The proposal includes a public comment period ending June 16, 2026, and addresses threats such as habitat loss and limited breeding sites.

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