PREFACE 



The information contained in thi 5. report was collected during the devel- 

 opment of a format to be recommended for the preparation of species accounts 

 for endangered and threatened species in the coastal area of Southeastern 

 United States. Frequently, respondents to our inquiries requested information 

 about which species were cited as endangered or threatened by neighboring 

 States. This report was prepared to help meet the need to know where species 

 are protected and which species are being proposed by groups having a special 

 interest in endangered or threatened species. 



Any suggestions or questions regarding Rare and Endangered Vertebrates of 

 the Southeastern United States Coastal Plain — a summary of public concern for 

 sensitive wildlife should be directed to: 



Information Transfer Specialist 

 National Coastal Ecosystems Team 

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

 National Space Technology Laboratories 

 NSTL Station, Miss. 39529 



This report should be cited as follows: 



Christman, S. P., and W. S. Lippincott, Jr. 1978. Rare and endangered verte- 

 brates of the Southeastern United States Coastal Plain--a summary of public 

 concern for sensitive wildlife. Office of Biological Services, Fish and 

 Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. FWS/OBS-78/31. 4fc pp 



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