Jamaican Kite Swallowtail Endangered Species Listing Proposal

The Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the Jamaican Kite Swallowtail as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. If finalized, the listing would prohibit take of the species and trigger Section 7 consultation requirements for federal actions affecting the butterfly.\n\nAffected parties including land managers, developers, and government agencies operating in or affecting the butterfly's habitat would face new compliance obligations under the ESA. Critical habitat designation may follow, further restricting land use activities.