species

Defined in 3 places of the United States Code.

The term “species”—

(A) means any species, any subspecies, or any distinct population segment of a species or subspecies; and

(B) includes hybrids of any species or subspecies.

Source

1994–present 16 U.S.C. § 4903Conservation · Definitions · in this chapter

The term “species” includes any subspecies of fish or wildlife or plants, and any distinct population segment of any species of vertebrate fish or wildlife which interbreeds when mature.

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1994–present 16 U.S.C. § 1532Conservation · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter

The term “species” means a group of organisms, all of which—

(A) have a high degree of genetic similarity;

(B) are morphologically distinct;

(C) generally—

(i) interbreed at maturity only among themselves; and

(ii) produce fertile offspring; and

(D) show persistent differences from members of allied groups of organisms.

Source

2026–present 16 U.S.C. § 666c-1Conservation · Protection of water, oceans, coasts, and wildlife from invasive species · in this section

The term "species" means a group of organisms, all of which—

(A) have a high degree of genetic similarity;

(B) are morphologically distinct;

(C) generally—

(i) interbreed at maturity only among themselves; and

(ii) produce fertile offspring; and

(D) show persistent differences from members of allied groups of organisms.

Each Secretary concerned shall plan and carry out activities on land directly managed by the Secretary concerned to protect water and wildlife by controlling and managing invasive species—

Source

2019–2026 16 U.S.C. § 666c-1Conservation · Protection of water, oceans, coasts, and wildlife from invasive species · in this section