Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are initiating a 5-year status review for the black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), a large caiman species in South America, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). A 5-year status review is based on an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information relevant to the status of the black caiman.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2026-3334; FXES1113090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of initiation of status review. SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are initiating a 5-year status review for the black caiman ( Melanosuchus niger ), a large caiman species in South America, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). A 5-year status review is based on an assessment of the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information relevant to the status of the black caiman. DATES: To ensure consideration, we are requesting submission of new information no later than November 23, 2026. However, we will continue to accept new information about this listed species at any time. ADDRESSES: For instructions on how and where to submit information for the black caiman, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Additional information on status reviews is available at https://www.fws.gov/​project/​five-year-status-reviews . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel London, Manager, Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species, Ecological Services Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 703-358-2171; rachel_london@fws.gov . Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to acc…
Citation: 91 FR 60145
