What are proposed species? Are any found in New Jersey?
A “proposed species” is a plant or animal that has been officially proposed in the Federal Register for addition to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, but has not yet been officially added to the List. The Service must propose a species for listing before actually listing it, to allow for a public comment period. Proposed species receive many of the same protections as threatened and endangered species under the ESA. There are currently no species proposed for listing that occur in New Jersey. See the Service’s list of proposed species.
