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The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

U.S. Proposes Strong Protections for Sea Turtles, Totoaba, and Vaquita at CITES Meeting

Representatives from more than 160 countries adopted a total of 46 proposals and reached 365 decisions—a record number—to help regulate international trade of vulnerable species.
December 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
International
Sea turtle hatchling on beach.

Endangered Vaquita Porpoise Not Doomed to Extinction by Inbreeding Depression

Study finds vaquitas are unlikely to be heavily impacted by inbreeding depression that can often undermine the survival of small populations, and have a high probability to recover if deaths in gillnets are immediately halted.
May 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
International
Photograph of a mother vaquita and her calf surfacing in the waters off San Felipe, Mexico. As recently as Fall 2021 vaquitas were seen with calves. Credit: Paula Olson, 2008. A mother and calf vaquita surface in the waters off San Felipe, Mexico. As recently as Fall 2021 vaquitas were seen with calves. Credit: Paula Olson, 2008

Endangered Vaquita Remain Genetically Healthy Even in Low Numbers, New Analysis Shows

Study found no sign of inbreeding or “extinction vortex” often linked to small populations.
October 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Person looking through binoculars Researchers search the Gulf of California for some of the last remaining vaquita, a highly endangered species of small porpoise.

Vaquita Conservation and Abundance

Saving the world's most endangered marine mammal.
International

Totoaba

Totoaba

Totoaba macdonaldi

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Protection Status

ESA Endangered - Foreign
Throughout Its Range
CITES Appendix I
Throughout Its Range

Quick Facts

Weight
220 pounds
Length
6.5 feet
Lifespan
25 years
Threats
Illegal fishing, Bycatch, Habitat impediments
Region
Foreign

About the Species

The totoaba is listed as endangered throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act. 

Where They Live

The totoaba is found in the Gulf of California in Mexico.

totoaba range map World map providing approximate representation of the totoaba's range.

Scientific Classification

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Sciaenidae
Genus Totoaba
Species macdonaldi

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 10/30/2023

Featured News

50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana
Feature Story

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Sea turtle hatchling on beach.
Feature Story

U.S. Proposes Strong Protections for Sea Turtles, Totoaba, and Vaquita at CITES Meeting

International
Photograph of a mother vaquita and her calf surfacing in the waters off San Felipe, Mexico. As recently as Fall 2021 vaquitas were seen with calves. Credit: Paula Olson, 2008. A mother and calf vaquita surface in the waters off San Felipe, Mexico. As recently as Fall 2021 vaquitas were seen with calves. Credit: Paula Olson, 2008
Feature Story

Endangered Vaquita Porpoise Not Doomed to Extinction by Inbreeding Depression

West Coast
International
Person looking through binoculars Researchers search the Gulf of California for some of the last remaining vaquita, a highly endangered species of small porpoise.
Feature Story

Endangered Vaquita Remain Genetically Healthy Even in Low Numbers, New Analysis Shows

West Coast
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In the Spotlight

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 10/30/2023

Management Overview

The totoaba is listed as endangered throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act.

Key Actions and Documents

Actions & Documents

Listing Totoaba Under the Endangered Species Act

On May 21, 1979, NOAA Fisheries published a final rule listing the totoaba as an endangered species throughout its range. This listing is pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
Final Rule
,
Foreign
Published

More Information

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 10/30/2023

Science Overview

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 10/30/2023

Listing Totoaba Under the Endangered Species Act

On May 21, 1979, NOAA Fisheries published a final rule listing the totoaba as an endangered species throughout its range. This listing is pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
Final Rule
,
Foreign
Published