
fisher (Martes pennanti)
Kingdom: Animalia Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Mustelidae
Listing Status: and
General Information
Long body; looks stockier than most other mustelids because of its long fur. Dark brown above and below. Broad head has grayish cast; pointed snout; small ears. Bushy tail. Male larger than female.
Population detail
The FWS is currently monitoring the following populations of the fisher
- Population location: West coast DPS
Listing status: Candidate
- States/US Territories in which this population is known to occur: California , Oregon , Washington
- For more information: http://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/Species/Data/Fisher/default.asp
- Population location: Northern Rocky Mountains DPS
Listing status: Under Review
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California/Nevada Region (Region 8) | West coast DPS | ||
| Mountain-Prairie Region (Region 6) | Northern Rocky Mountains DPS |
» Candidate Information
Current Candidate Status
» Federal Register Documents
» Conservation Plans
| CCAA Plan Summaries |
|---|
| Sierra Pacific Industries for Fisher for the Stirling Management Area |
» Petitions
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2004 | 69 FR 18769 18792 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-month Finding for a Petition to List the West Coast Distinct Population Segment of the Fisher (Martes pennanti ) | |
| 07/10/2003 | 68 FR 41169 41174 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-day Finding for a Petition To List a Distinct Population Segment of the Fisher in Its West Coast Range as Endangered and To Designate Critical Habitat | |
| 03/01/1996 | 61 FR 8016 8018 | ETWP; 90-Day Finding for a Petition To List the Fisher in the Western Untied States as Threatened |
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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