Endangered species.

Endangered species. Any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range (other than a species of the Class Insecta as determined by the Secretary to constitute a pest whose protection under the provisions of The Endangered Species Act of 1973 would present an overwhelming and overriding risk to man).

Source

50 CFR § 81.1

Scoping language

As used in this part, terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this section.