Threatened & Endangered Species

What are Endangered Species?

Endangered Species are those species whose prospects for survival are in immediate danger because of a loss or change in habitat, over-exploitation, predation, competition, disease, disturbance or contamination.

 

What are Threatened Species?

Threatened Species are those species who may become endangered if conditions surrounding them begin to or continue to deteriorate.

 

What are Species of Special Concern?

These are species who warrant special attention because of some evidence of decline, inherent vulnerability to environmental deterioration, or habitat modification that would result in their becoming a threatened species.

 

What are Species of Interest?

These are species with possible conservation concern based on data available in New Jersey and/or their status in surrounding states and/or species for which more information is needed in New Jersey.

 

What are Species of Greatest Conservation Need?

These are indigenous species that have met specific criteria that warrant being listed as such in the New Jersey State Wildlife Action Plan. Species of greatest conservation needs can be found HERE.

NJDEP maintains a database of Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Species in NJ. If you spot a T&E, you can report it to DEP to be added to the database, click HERE for the form and submission instructions.