Taxa are evaluated and ranked on the basis of their global and state-wide status. These ranks are revised as new information becomes available. Changes in global and state ranking can be as the result of changes in the population or in changes in our knowledge of the species. The Database provides the accurate and current information needed for conservation planning, environmental reviews, scientific research, land acquisition, and planning for economic development. The information can be obtained from MDC by writing to the Policy Coordination section at the address given above.
Response time is generally two-three weeks.
Please include a description of the project and a topographic or county map of the site. Rick Thom, ext. Mike Leahy, ext. Tim Smith, ext. Missouri s listed species statuses, status definitions, and citations can be found in the annually revised Rare and Endangered Species Checklist of Missouri .