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Unfortunately, there are many species of rays and skates that are considered threatened and endangered. One example, the common skate (Dipturus batis) is now considered critically endangered by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). In fact, the IUCN Red List includes 547 species of elasmobranchs of w
IUCN Red List includes 547 species of elasmobranchs of which at least 20% are in danger

Dalatias licha This blunt-faced shark has small, lobed fins and large eyes, best suited for its deep-water habitat. Normally it scavenges for small fish and crustaceans, but its top teeth are sharp and curve inward for grabbing, and its bottom teeth are straight and serrated for cutting, making i
Danger to Humans The kitefin shark poses no danger to humans due to its small size

Hardwood hammocks are home to many threatened and endangered plant species. Tropical hardwood hammocks are found along both coasts of south Florida as well as throughout the Everglades and Florida Keys. In the northern portion of the Everglades, hammocks are dominated by trees of temperate
endangered species: a species in danger of becoming extinct that is protected by

The Hawaiian Islands once had over 800 different types of snails. Scientists estimate that nearly half have been lost to extinction in recent history, due to predation by introduced species and habitat loss. Summary Hawaiian Snails Carelia bicolor, Achatinella vittata, and Achatinella rosea
those, only 15 can still be found alive today and most of those are in imminent danger

Two faculty members at the Florida Museum of Natural History have been elected as 2023 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society. David Blackburn, curator of herpetology, and Robert Guralnick, curator of biodiversity
Life on Earth Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger

Hardwood hammocks provide habitat for many threatened and endangered species. Threatened and endangered species residing in tropical hardwood hammocks include numerous trees, shrubs, and vines. Hammock trees currently listed as threatened or endangered include: brittle thatch palm (Thrinax
endangered species: a species in danger of becoming extinct that is protected by

Centroscymnus coelolepis This small, stout, deep-water shark has small fins set far back towards its asymmetrical caudal (tail) fin. It is a blackish-brown color, with large eyes and mouth. Size can reach a maximum of 120 cm (3.9 ft), but they tend to be found at depths greater than 400 m (1312 f
Danger to Humans This species poses no danger to humans due to its small size and

Urobatis jamaicensis These rays have a round pectoral disc and rounded pelvic fins, no dorsal fins on their short tail, and a venomous spine set back near their small caudal (tail) fin. They prefer sandy bottoms and shallow waters in the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding area of the western Atlantic
Danger to Humans Tail spine of a yellow stingray.

The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count concluded last week with volunteers tallying bird sightings in 28 countries throughout North, Central and South America. Despite inclement weather, the count marked another exceptionally good year for birds in Gainesville, Florida, where volunteers observed
of multiple species from the sky, which work together to confront the suspected danger

Triakis semifasciata This long, slim shark likes the sandy bottoms of bays or estuaries in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It has a broad, short snout, triangular fins, and a notched, asymmetrical caudal (tail) fin. On the dorsal side, it exhibits a silver or bronzed-gray coloration, fading to white u
Danger to Humans The leopard shark poses virtually no danger to humans.