Covered species
Covered species means any species that are included in a conservation plan or agreement and for which take is authorized through an incidental take or enhancement of survival permit. (1) Covered species include species listed as endangered or threatened. (2) Covered species may include species that are proposed or candidates for listing, at-risk species, or species that have other Federal protective status. An at-risk species is a non-listed species the status of which is declining and that is at risk of becoming a candidate for listing under the Act; at-risk species may include, but are not limited to, State-listed species, species identified by States as species of greatest conservation need, or species with State heritage ranks of G1 or G2. (3) An incidental take or enhancement of survival permit need not include a listed species.