The endangered and threatened species of Texas

less The state of Texas and U.S. government list a combined 200+ Texas species as either endangered of threatened. Here are a few. For more info on these species or to view the full list, visit our searchable datatase The state of Texas and U.S. government list a combined 200+ Texas species as either endangered of threatened. Here are a few. For more info on these species or to view the full list, visit our searchable ... more Photo: Jon McRoberts, . Photo: Jon McRoberts, . Image 1 of / 54 Caption Close The endangered and threatened species of Texas 1 / 54 Back to Gallery

More than 200 Texas plant and animal species are listed as threatened or endangered by either the state or federal government.

The newest addition, the lesser prairie chicken, drew sharp criticism from opponents when it joined the list in March.

Critics argued that protecting the animal would put a strain on business operations – specifically oil and agriculture – near the animal's prairie habitat.

Check out the photos above to see more species already on the state and federal lists, or search our full database at left.

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