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Commission elevates teardrop darter to endangered on state list
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission · December 5, 2025
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Summary
As part of a regular two‑year review, the commission voted unanimously to elevate the teardrop darter to 'endangered' and to remove two fish taxa not recognized by the American Fisheries Society; staff cited field surveys that found few or no records at historic Tennessee sites.
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission on Tuesday approved updates to the state threatened and endangered species list, elevating the teardrop darter to endangered and removing two fish names that are no longer…
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