FWS Lists Coosa River Fish Species as Threatened

The Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a final rule listing the Upper Coosa River distinct population segment of the frecklebelly madtom (Noturus munitus), a fish species, as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The listing includes a 4(d) rule for this species that prohibits importation and exportation without a permit. New import and export restrictions set by the agency’s final rule take effect April 3.