Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) National Database Dashboard

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The database is an aggregation of lists of wildlife species in need of additional conservation as identified by States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories in their wildlife action plans. In developing the SGCN National Database, USGS staff have validated scientific names from wildlife action plans against taxonomic authorities to increase consistency in scientific names and enable data aggregation and summary. Data from the SGCN National Database are used to facilitate collaboration and coordination of conservation efforts across states, regions, and at a national level.