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Federal Register · May 4, 2026
The title they went with Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Not-Warranted Finding for the Temblor Legless Lizard Noisy translates that to

The Temblor legless lizard will not get federal protection, for now

What happened
The US Fish and Wildlife Service decided not to list the Temblor legless lizard as an endangered or threatened species. This means developers and landowners in its California habitat will not face new restrictions on land use.
Why it matters
Federal protection under the Endangered Species Act can halt or significantly alter development projects in a species' habitat. This decision means that land use in the eastern foothills of California's Temblor and Diablo ranges, and parts of the San Joaquin Valley, can continue without new federal environmental reviews tied to this lizard. It keeps the cost of development lower in these areas.
The signal
Watch for new scientific information on the lizard's population or habitat, which could trigger another review by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
If you insist
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