# Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Key Ring-Necked Snake and Rim Rock Crowned Snake

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-21 |
| Effective | 2026-08-20 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 17 |
| Summary | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine endangered species status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, for two Florida species, the Key ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus acricus) and the rim rock crowned snake (Tantilla oolitica). This rule extends the protections of the Act to these species. |
| Document number | 2026-14637 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/21/2026-14637/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-endangered-species-status-for-key-ring-necked-snake). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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