Perdido Key Beach Mouse Critical Habitat

Geographic Information System (GIS) File for the Designation of Critical Habitat for the Perdido Key beach mouse: The GIS files and their associated coordinates are not the definitive source for determining the critical habitat boundaries for the Perdido Key beach mouse. As noted in the final rule, the textual unit descriptions constitute the legal source for determining the critical habitat boundaries. Users of these GIS files are cautioned to refer to the final textual unit descriptions provided in the final rule as the definitive source in determining critical habitat areas. When determining critical habitat boundaries, we make every effort to avoid designating areas that lack the species’ primary constituent elements, such as buildings, paved areas, lawns, and other unsuitable areas. Any such areas inadvertently left inside critical habitat boundaries are not considered part of the unit. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Service for a definitive finding of whether a location is within critical habitat.