FEDERALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES

Any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.  (Denoted by two asterisks (**) on adopted list.)

FEDERALLY THREATENED SPECIES

Any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.  (Denoted by a single asterisk (*) on adopted list.)

STATE ENDANGERED SPECIES

Any species which is in danger of extinction as a breeding species in Illinois.

STATE THREATENED SPECIES

Any breeding species which is likely to become a state endangered species within the foreseeable future in Illinois.